The Conception of Will and the Understanding of Faith. A Realistic, Apriorical and Positive Approach Cover Image

Koncepcja woli a rozumienie wiary. Ujęcie realistyczne, aprioryczne i pozytywistyczne
The Conception of Will and the Understanding of Faith. A Realistic, Apriorical and Positive Approach

Author(s): Marcin Sieńkowski
Subject(s): Philosophy, Ethics / Practical Philosophy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Diecezjalne »Adalbertinum«
Keywords: will, faith; Thomas Aquinas; Immanuel Kant; Auguste Comte

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of the article is to show the relationships between the concept of will and understanding of faith. It is about demonstrating that the adopted concept of the will affects the understanding of faith. Selected concepts of will (realistic, a priori, positivist) were presented in terms of their pursuit of God. When it turns out that God is the object of the will, faith acquires a natural foundation. This means that the will that naturally reaches God comes into a relationship with Him even before faith develops. Consequently, it must be recognized that there is a natural and moral foundation for faith. This kind of foundation exists on the basis of a realistic concept of will. In a priori moral-ity, due to the concept of the will, only moral faith is possible. Positivist phi-losophy replaces the will with social feelings. That is why faith is understood as trust and is only natural.

  • Issue Year: 21/2019
  • Issue No: 3
  • Language: Polish