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I Believe, Therefore I Am. Faith as an Person-Forming Relation

Author(s): Oľga Gavendová
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Theology and Religion
Published by: Teologická fakulta Trnavskej univerzity
Keywords: human person;God;relationship;faith;philosophy of dialogue;

Summary/Abstract: Faith and philosophy are often understood as two independent approaches to the truth. The essence of faith is a personal relationship with God and this seems not to be an object of philosophical inquiry. The paper is focused on the relationship as an essential feature of human being. The analysis of human person shows that she is the being in relationship and the most fundamental relationship for her is the relationship with God. A person is not able to accomplish her full self-realization without this relationship, she can’t be fully human. It is the philosophy of dialogue which allows speaking about this relationship with God.

  • Issue Year: 5/2014
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 5-15
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Slovak