Virtues of prophetic realism in times of a broken dialectic: on reconciling modern critique of knowledge with common failures in system-building
In this article, the author first considers the ethical side of approaching truth and then ponders the appropriate framework to benefit from the lessons in system-building during the history of philosophy. According to his mind, philosophical analysis is more an instrument of critique of one’s own t...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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EASTRS
2011-2012
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Spes christiana
Year: 2011, Volume: 22/23, Pages: 31-61 |
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| Summary: | In this article, the author first considers the ethical side of approaching truth and then ponders the appropriate framework to benefit from the lessons in system-building during the history of philosophy. According to his mind, philosophical analysis is more an instrument of critique of one’s own theological reasoning and less an instrument for constructive reasoning with a missionary purpose. But in general, philosophical reasoning is only useful for analysis and orientation as long as the Holy Spirit effectively leads the way. – No one inspired by the Scriptures can expect to reverse the outcome of problems accumulated during more than two millennia of human reasoning. Not a single system that survived is perfect. Nevertheless, Adventists should be aware of these patchy and sometimes hidden accomplishments to bridge the gap between philosophy and theology and see these as a part of different attempts to sift through the evidence. In doing so and thus by improving access to critical knowledge the author expects that the Sanctuary eventually will be restored and vindicated. The paper closes with several suggestions on what Adventist philosophers need to discuss within their burgeoning society. |
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| Item Description: | Literaturverzeichnis: Seiten 56-60; Zusammenfassung/Résumé (ger, fre): Seite 61; Verfasserangaben: Seite 61 |
| ISSN: | 0935-7467 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Spes christiana
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