Fides et ratio: teologia versus psychologia
Fides et Ratio: Theology Versus Psychology

Summary/Abstract: In the encyclical „Fides et ratio”, John Paul II appealed for a return toa sincere dialogue between theology and philosophy. The current article attemptsto respond to the Popeʼs appeal, going a step further towards buildinga constructive dialogue between theology and psychology. Without minimizingthe historical tensions between theology and psychology, the author turns to theinterpretation of human existence, seeing in it the potential locus and kairos ofthese separate scientific disciplines, which meet inevitably, facing the mystery ofhumanity. In order to show possible ways of complementing theology andpsychology, the author turns to spiritual theology and existential psychotherapy.

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