The Value of Reason and Faith in the Context of Philosophical and Theological Thought of John Paul II. Cover Image

Wartość rozumu i wiary w kontekście myśli filozoficzno-teologicznej Jana Pawła II
The Value of Reason and Faith in the Context of Philosophical and Theological Thought of John Paul II.

Author(s): Mariusz Szajda, Janka Bursová
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Epistemology, Philosophy of Religion, Ontology
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: Reason and faith; Personalism; The metaphysical search; Quest for truth; Self-knowledge; The meaning of existence;

Summary/Abstract: Article attempts to draw attention to the essence of faith and reason shown, according of view of John Paul II, in the context of the personalistic optics and the existential optics. Stressing the essence of the difference between knowledge and faith, draws attention to the noted by the Pope negative consequences of the rejection of rational nature of faith. Article belongs to the mainstream discussion which highlights the deep and natural the compatibility between Christian faith and reason, and to facilitate access to the noble objective, which is to learn truth. According to the teachings of John Paul II, the article promotes the belief that the faith is this what motivates the scientific research and science should play an important role in the proper meaning of the content of faith.

  • Issue Year: XVII/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 38-57
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish