Philosophy and Revelation: A Contribution to the Debate on Reason and Faith: A Contribution to the Debate on Reason and Faith

Fidel et Ratio, an encyclical published in 2001, is considered the most important document of the modern Catholic Church on faith and reason. It encourages a higher dialogue with late modernity and postmodernity by promoting the collaboration and circularity between reason and faith, philosophy, and theology. The author aims to question and reflect on the nexus between philosophy and revelation without excluding the insights of the encyclical.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The encyclical Fidel et Ratio, published in 2001, holds immense significance as a key document in the modern Catholic Church's understanding of faith and reason, particularly in their Catholic context. With its title emphasizing the interplay between faith and philosophy, the encyclical aims to revive faith that thinks, a distinct perspective from mere belief. By addressing the issue of truth, it seeks to engage in a higher dialogue with late modernity and postmodernity. Among the various stimuli proposed by the encyclical to rekindle this belief that thinks, a notable one is the methodology of collaboration and circularity between reason and faith, as well as philosophy and theology. The author's intention is to engage in a questioning and reflective exploration of the relationship between philosophy and revelation, while not excluding the insights provided by the aforementioned encyclical.

The encyclical Fidel et Ratio, published in 2001, holds immense significance as a key document in the modern Catholic Church's understanding of faith and reason, particularly in their Catholic context. With its title emphasizing the interplay between faith and philosophy, the encyclical aims to revive faith that thinks, a distinct perspective from mere belief. By addressing the issue of truth, it seeks to engage in a higher dialogue with late modernity and postmodernity. Among the various stimuli proposed by the encyclical to rekindle this belief that thinks, a notable one is the methodology of collaboration and circularity between reason and faith, as well as philosophy and theology. The author's intention is to engage in a questioning and reflective exploration of the relationship between philosophy and revelation, while not excluding the insights provided by the aforementioned encyclical.

ISBN-13: 9781138729582