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Ku vzťahu prirodzenosti a milosti: extrincizmus vs. integralizmus
The Relation of Nature and Grace: Extrinsicism vs. Integralism

Author(s): Mária Spišiaková
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Religion, Ontology
Published by: Teologická fakulta Trnavskej univerzity
Keywords: natura pura; human nature; grace; Thomas Aquinas; Karl Rahner; Henri de Lubac;

Summary/Abstract: The question of the nature and the ultimate goal of human being has always been the subject of philosophical and theological reflection. From the point of view of Christian theology, man’s goal is an eternal contemplation of God, but to achieve this goal requires God’s grace, which man can in no way earn. From this paradox arose the so-called two-goal theory (duplex ordo), according to which the goal of man in the so-called “pure nature”, that means without God’s grace, differs from the goal of man with God’s grace. Theologians such as K. Rahner and H. de Lubac criticized this and they offered instead an integral solution, providing a unified view of human nature, grace and goal of humanity.

  • Issue Year: 12/2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 33-55
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Slovak