Pro Vita Monastica

Pro Vita Monastica: An Essay in Defense of the Contemplative Virtues is a book written by Henry Dwight Sedgwick. The book is an exploration of the contemplative life and an argument in favor of monasticism. Sedgwick argues that the contemplative virtues are essential for human flourishing and that monasticism is a valuable way of cultivating these virtues. He draws on a range of sources, including Christian theology, philosophy, and literature, to make his case. The book is divided into three parts: the first part explores the nature of the contemplative life, the second part examines the history of monasticism, and the third part considers the relevance of monasticism to contemporary society. Throughout the book, Sedgwick emphasizes the importance of solitude, silence, and prayer in the contemplative life. He also addresses common objections to monasticism, such as the charge that it is selfish or escapist. Pro Vita Monastica is a thoughtful and thought-provoking book that will be of interest to anyone interested in spirituality, philosophy, or the history of religion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.