Belief-ful realism and scientific realism

Author:MacLennan, RB

Article Title:Belief-ful realism and scientific realism

Abstract:
Despite tensions between Tillich's category of belief-ful realism and a view of science that embraces metaphysical and epistemological realism, a constructive relationship can be developed between the two. Both are based on common understandings about reality. Belief-ful or theonomous realism thus affirms scientific realism. On the other hand, scientific realism is open to the ecstatic, self-transcending elements of belief-ful realism. Finally, Tillich's formulation of the relationship between culture and religion can be reformulated specifically to include scientific and technological culture.

Keywords:  belief-ful realism; realism; theonomy; Paul Tillich

DOI: 10.1111/0591-2385.00360

Source:ZYGON

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