Abstract john paul iis encyclical fides et ratio is of astonishing importance for the methodology of catholic social teaching. A radical vision of intellectual inquiry university of. Faith, reason, and two decades of studying fides et ratio. The methodological impact of fides et ratio on catholic social. John paul and benedict after him suggested that it is the wing of reason that is currently more. Fides et ratio faith and reason is an encyclical promulgated by pope john paul ii on 14 september 1998. Fides et ratio begins by claiming that two wings are needed for the human spirit to ascend to truth. It is important to pay close attention to the structure of fides et ratio.
Encyclical letter fides et ratio addressed by the supreme pontiff john paul ii to the bishops of the catholic church on the relationship between faith and reason. Fides et ratio faith and reason encyclical letter of. It may be helpful to recall briefly the contents of that chapter before offering commentary. Fagan succinctly summarizes the popes major documents with an emphasis on issues of interest to the laity. John paul ii entitled fides et ratio faith and reason. Morelli professor of philosophy loyola marymount university i have been asked to comment on the final chapter of fides et ratio. It is perfect as an introduction or as a quick reference guide to john paul iis voluminous writings. Heideggers commitment to the renewal of german culture under national. However, the encyclical contains a number of references to, and short discussions of, science. It was one of 14 encyclicals issued by john paul ii. The final chapter a paper presented to the faculty loyola marymount university november 1999 mark d. Commentators on pope john paul iis encyclical fides et ratio1 have not failed to notice the.
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