Philosophy in understanding the Christian Faith

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To many people it seems that when they possess the Revelation of Christ, they do not need philosophy any more but the Catholic Church teaches that philosophy helps people to understand the relation between grace and nature.

Do you know some good Catholic links where I could find more on this topic?

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Look for CD’s and books by Peter Kreeft (spelling of last name at issue). He is a Philosophy Prof at Boston College, I believe and I have his tape, THE 7 REASONS WHY EVERYONE SHOULD BE CATHOLIC, which is a very detailed review from his experience of philosphy. Also, I have seen his name in some of the Ad’s on the right margin of this web site.
 
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Look for CD’s and books by Peter Kreeft (spelling of last name at issue). He is a Philosophy Prof at Boston College, I believe and I have his tape, THE 7 REASONS WHY EVERYONE SHOULD BE CATHOLIC, which is a very detailed review from his experience of philosphy. Also, I have seen his name in some of the Ad’s on the right margin of this web site.
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Thank you.

:):thankyou:🎉 I wonder if there is something interesting and also available via internet.
 
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To many people it seems that when they possess the Revelation of Christ, they do not need philosophy any more but the Catholic Church teaches that philosophy helps people to understand the relation between grace and nature.
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If I may offer a quick reply:

It is true that if we behold God himself with perfect clarity (i.e. the Beatific Vision) then we don’t need philosophy. However, in this life, one does not comprehend the Revelation of Christ with perfect clarity. Philosophy can actually help to better understand that revelation. That’s what I would say.
 
Here’s a link to an article that gives a good overview of how philosophy relates to theology and Christian faith. From there, you could probably attempt


  • *]Aeterni Patris, the encyclical that renewed the study of St. Thomas Aquinas’ thought
    *]Optatam Totius, the Vatican II document that requires seminarians to study philosophy
    *]Fides et Ratio, another encyclical that explores the relationship between philosophy and theology

    From there, all you have to do is follow the footnotes to get at the classical viewpoints of Augustine, Anselm, and Thomas Aquinas (they should all be easy to find online).

    Finally, a couple extra sources that seem related to the topic you’re interested in. First, Newman’s Idea of a University explores the separate roles that theology and philosophy play in the growth of a liberal mind. Second, you might try working your way through your favorite document of the Church (such as Gaudium et Spes or the Catechism) and identifying in what ways the document relies on philosophical concepts and arguments to develop its message.
 
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Here’s a link to an article that gives a good overview of how philosophy relates to theology and Christian faith. From there, you could probably attempt


  • *]Aeterni Patris, the encyclical that renewed the study of St. Thomas Aquinas’ thought
    *]Optatam Totius, the Vatican II document that requires seminarians to study philosophy
    *]Fides et Ratio, another encyclical that explores the relationship between philosophy and theology

    From there, all you have to do is follow the footnotes to get at the classical viewpoints of Augustine, Anselm, and Thomas Aquinas (they should all be easy to find online).

    Finally, a couple extra sources that seem related to the topic you’re interested in. First, Newman’s Idea of a University explores the separate roles that theology and philosophy play in the growth of a liberal mind. Second, you might try working your way through your favorite document of the Church (such as Gaudium et Spes or the Catechism) and identifying in what ways the document relies on philosophical concepts and arguments to develop its message.
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    You are the best 👍
 
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If I may offer a quick reply:

It is true that if we behold God himself with perfect clarity (i.e. the Beatific Vision) then we don’t need philosophy. However, in this life, one does not comprehend the Revelation of Christ with perfect clarity. Philosophy can actually help to better understand that revelation. That’s what I would say.
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I find your words very insightful 🙂

Thank you.
 
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