Teilard de Chardin to Adrienne Croissant., 05/10/1952-05/10/1952

File — Box: 1, Folder: 41

Identifier: GAMMS412.1.41

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence.

Dates

05/10/1952-05/10/1952

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Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (2 boxes )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Autographed Letter Signed (in French) dated May 10, 1952 from Pierre Teilhard de Chardin to Adrienne Croissant discussing the nature of the conscience in the context of consolation. He claims that when the conscience burdens the heart "to be" (l'Etre) it is necessary to pray (references Job). He also gives an update on his work regarding Le Phenomene Humain.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TEILHARD DE CHARDIN, PIERRE - CORRSP. TO CROISSANT, ADRIENNE (19521): Other Types

CROISSANT, ADRIENNE - CORRSP. FROM TEILHARD DE CHARDIN (19521): Other Types

PHENOMENE HUMAIN, LE - REFERENCE BY TEILHARD DE CHARDIN, PIERRE (1952: Other Types

CROISSANT, TANGUY - REFERENCE BY TEILHARD DE CHARDIN, PIERRE 91952): Other Types