Theology of two speeds? The purpose, method and perspectives of analytic theology Cover Image

Dwie prędkości teologii? O celu, metodzie i perspektywach teologii analitycznej
Theology of two speeds? The purpose, method and perspectives of analytic theology

Author(s): Piotr Roszak
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: Analytic theology; rationality; logical positivism; epistemology of religion; philosophical theology; Thomas Aquinas; analytical Thomism

Summary/Abstract: Recently there has been an increased interest in classical theological matters byphilosophers of religion and at the same time the positive attitude of theologians towards analytical tools which have been previously regarded as some kind of “language games”. It seems that contemporary theology develops at two speeds, namely as an attempt tosynthetic embracing of the whole reality but also as analytical search for consistency andcoherence. This is the result of a long process which overcomes the paradigm of positivistlogic and creates a program of the so-called analytic theology. The main text of thismovement, published in 2009, formulated the basic tasks of analytical theology which is the continuation of philosophical theology. On the one hand it voices concern for conceptualclarity and focuses on the analysis of sentences with clear theological meanings. Onthe other hand, some representatives of analytic theology perceive its spiritual potential.Theoretical reasoning also serves the Christian way of virtues, both moral and intellectual. Following the latest literature of the subject, the article emphasises the strengths andweaknesses of analytic theology and the challenges which arise with its presence at the theological scene of the 21st century.

  • Issue Year: 9/2015
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 75-93
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish
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