Professional paper

Science and Faith

Živan Bezić ; Catholic Faculty of Theology, University of Split

Abstract

We have been alreadv investigating the relations between science,
culture and faith. In this article the Author explores the relations
between science, faith and ethics. Firstlv, he clarifies the notions of
faith, religion and moralitv, then he points at the conflicts and
tensions among their extreme manifestations. Although science and
faith are diverse svstems of cognition, however, their common aim is
the same, i.e. the knowledge of Truth. Progressing to the same aim
they are travelling, nevertheless, by different ways.
Therefore, the conflict between the authentic science and
authentic faith is impossible. Collisions between science and faith
possible only if they are not genuine. The moral life, being closely
joined to faith in serving to the Good, science and faith must
collaborate with corresponding responsibility. The Truth and the
Good are in an ontological connection.

Keywords

science; faith; religion; fideism; scientism; morality; responsibility

Hrčak ID:

38996

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/38996

Publication date:

21.6.2002.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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