Article Title

Dorothy L. Sayers and the Passionate Intellect

Authors

Roger Phillips, Taylor UniversityFollow

Abstract

Dorothy L. Sayers wrote, “[W]here the intellect is dominant it becomes the channel of all other feelings. The ‘passionate intellect’ is really passionate. It is the only point at which ecstasy can enter.” While a phrase that is often used by biographers, the actual meaning of ‘passionate intellect’ is up for discussion. In exploring the life of Sayers one can see how she came to use this term and its meaning in the context of her life.

Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.

Recommended Citation

Phillips, Roger (1997) "Dorothy L. Sayers and the Passionate Intellect," Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016: Vol. 1, Article 12.
Available at: https://pillars.taylor.edu/inklings_forever/vol1/iss1/12