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Radosť v živote kresťanského filozofa
Joy in the Life of a Christian Philosopher

Author(s): Ľuboš Rojka
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion
Published by: Teologická fakulta Trnavskej univerzity
Keywords: philosophy; Christianity; religion; theology; joy of life; happiness;

Summary/Abstract: Philosophical interest in truth and wisdom has been highly regarded in Christian religion and theology. One of the tasks of philosophy in theology has been to promote a better understanding of the historical message of Christianity (the Bible) and to present Christian faith in an intelligible and reasonable manner. Nevertheless, not all philosophies are compatible with Christian theologies. The problem is sometimes with the philosophical and sometimes with the theological systems. In an overall philosophical and Christian overview of human life, the search for meaning and authentic happiness in human life has a crucial importance in resolving diffi culties. In this eff ort, philosophy often helps remove meaningless contradictions and futile theories from theologies, and Christian theology and religion propose theoretical and practical support in the existential struggles of human life, especially to the victims of various evils existing in the world. Both have a unifying goal: an authentic, valuable, and joyful human life of the individuals and society.

  • Issue Year: 8/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 5-20
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Slovak