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Author : Thomas G. Guarino
Publisher : CUA Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 22,4 MB
Release : 2022-02-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0813234719

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It has long been a cornerstone of Catholic belief that Christians can be intelligent and creative thinkers—inquisitive seekers after truth—as well as men and women of ardent faith. Catholics are entirely committed, then, to the claim that human rationality and religious faith are complementary realities since they are equally gifts of God. But understanding precisely how faith and reason cohere has not always been a smooth path. At times, theology has allowed philosophy to become the leading (and baleful) partner in the faith-reason relationship, thereby lapsing into rationalism or relativism. At other times, theology has been tempted by fideism, with philosophy now regarded as little more than a pernicious intruder corrupting Christian faith, life and thought. The essays in this volume display how Catholicism understands the proper confluence between philosophy and theology, between human rationality and Christian faith, between the natural order and supernatural grace. To illustrate these points, the book draws on a long line of Christian thinkers: Origen, Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas and, in our own day, Fides et Ratio of John Paul II and the Regensburg Address of Benedict XVI. How is theology always a “Jewgreek” enterprise—to borrow a term from Jacques Derrida—always a combination of the biblical (Hebraic) and philosophical (Hellenic) traditions? Why is one particular element of philosophy, metaphysics, essential for the intelligibility and clarity of Catholic theology? Why is this so much the case that John Paul II could state emphatically: “a philosophy which shuns metaphysics would be radically unsuited to the task of mediation in the understanding of Revelation”? But theology cannot simply be about dialogue with philosophers of yesteryear. Theology must constantly incorporate fresh thinking and remain in lively conversation with an extensive variety of contemporary perspectives. This book displays how reciprocity and absorption has been characteristic of theology’s past and must represent its future as well.

Author : David Ruel Foster
Publisher :
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 15,19 MB
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Faith and reason
ISBN : 9780813213019

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John Paul's choice to yoke faith and reason together in an encyclical on the twin sources of knowledge caught the world's attention. By stressing "the two wings" of Catholic thought, the pope captures in the image of a soaring bird the same point that theologians like von Balthasar communicate by calling truth symphonic. The beauty of this symphony, like the flight of the bird, is even better appreciated when one has studied the component parts. The purpose of this volume is to deepen the appreciation for the stereophonic approach to truth that the Holy Father recommends. The essays are in three sections: (1) doctrinal themes, (2) contemporary implications, and (3) historical aspects. In the first, Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J., discusses the twentieth-century answers to a question that has long haunted Christians who felt the attraction of pagan philosophy: Can philosophy be Christian? Prudence Allen, R.S.M., and Joseph Koterski, S.J., then treat two philosophical topics that have been the most affected by centuries of contact with the Christian faith: the philosophy of the person and metaphysics. David Meconi, S.J., reflects on the Marian framework that is so typical of Pope John Paul II's thought. In the second section, Bishop Allen Vigneron considers the significance of this encyclical for Catholic intellectual life today. David Foster discusses the implications of Fides et ratio for Catholic universities. In the final section, Koterski reviews the importance of biblical wisdom literature for the encyclical. Michael Sweeney and Timothy Quinn treat medieval philosophy and modern philosophy respectively. Finally Cardinal Dulles considers the Church pronouncements on faith and reason from Vatican I to John Paul II.

Author : David Ruel Foster
Publisher : CUA Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 15,40 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0813213029

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The purpose of this volume is to deepen the appreciation for the stereophonic approach to truth that the Holy Father recommends.

Author : Antoine Nachef
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 39,35 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781580510776

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Rooted in Scripture, Tradition, and Redemtoris Mater and other encyclicals, this book lays the foundations for understanding the teachings of the Catholic Church concerning Mary.

Author : Pope John Paul, II
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,70 MB
Release : 2024-04-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781964170121

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Fides et Ratio: The Harmonious Union of Faith and Reason Embark on a profound exploration of the timeless relationship between faith and reason with Fides et Ratio by John Paul II. In this thought-provoking encyclical, the revered pontiff delves into the essential connection between the truths of faith and the insights of reason, guiding readers on a journey to discover the rich harmony between these two pillars of human understanding. Through eloquent prose and profound reflections, John Paul II invites us to contemplate the intellectual and spiritual dimensions of our existence, encouraging a harmonious dialogue between faith and reason that enriches both our spiritual lives and intellectual pursuits. A must-read for those seeking wisdom and a deeper understanding of the intersection between faith and the human intellect.

Author : Catholic Church. Pope (1978-2005 : John Paul II)
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,92 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Christian sociology
ISBN : 9780879733162

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These are the documents that make history, and perhaps more than any of his other writings they distill the essence of the Holy Father's thought. Here they are in one meticulously prepared volume. The texts are the official Vatican translations, not unreliable "inclusive language" paraphrases. Extensive introductions place each encyclical in history, summarize the main points, and relate it to the other encyclicals. An essential reference for every school or parish library, and hours of thought-provoking reading for any sincere seeker of truth.