Catholic Theology and the Dispute over the Image of Science: A critical assessment of the scientific character of Catholic theology

Baruwaso, Riki Maulana (2021) Catholic Theology and the Dispute over the Image of Science: A critical assessment of the scientific character of Catholic theology. Doctoral thesis, Universität München.

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Abstract

Whether theology is a science is a question that is hundreds of years old. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) already asked that question in the Middle Ages in his famous work Summa Theologiae.1 Regardless of Thomas Aquinas’ ingenuity in finding an answer, the fact that such an issue is still being worked on today may indicate that his approach or solution is no longer satisfying to modern day theologians or philosophers of religion. The dawn of the new image of science (i.e. since Galileo) has called into question the Aristotelian concept of science and, thus, the old claim of the scientific profile of theology. In that situation, it is not surprising that the doubts have repercussions on the long-undisputed credibility and authority of theology, especially, in the public and academic-scientific community, i.e. universities. Obviously, criticism of the old claim has not deterred theologians and philosophers with a great interest in religion from arguing for the need to justify the scientific profile of theology through a non-traditional approach. Even so, there is no consensus among them about how it should be done. 2 For some people, that situation can arouse curiosity about the reasons or motives of theologians and philosophers of religion for such a need.

Item Type:	Thesis (Doctoral)
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion A General Works > B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity A General Works > B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BS The Bible A General Works > B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BS The Bible
Divisions:	Program Sarjana > Program Studi Filsafat Keilahian
Depositing User:	Anoki Antonia
Date Deposited:	11 Apr 2023 08:03
Last Modified:	11 Apr 2023 08:03
URI:	http://repo.driyarkara.ac.id/id/eprint/885

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