(Franz Michel Willam’s interpretation of John Henry Newman’s philosophy). Slaskie Studia Teologiczno-Historyczne. Silesian Historical and Theological Studies, 47 (2014) 1, 165–176.

The main aim of the article is to put forward the interpretation of Newman’s philosophy according to F.M. Willam. In order to study the paper, the following steps were taken: firstly, Willam’s method of research was shown in which he concentrated on the difference between deductive and reductive reasoning. Secondly, the terms epagoge and probability was analysed in a Newman’s thought. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of Willam’s interpretation were considered.