Review article
The Problem of Secularization in the Philosophy of the Archbishop Ivan Devčić
Bruno Matos
; Zagreb
Abstract
Abstract
The author presents the problem of secularization in the philosophical works of the archbishop of Rijeka, Ivan Devčić, PhD. Secularization is one of the most important issues in contemporary debates on social changes and the role of religion in a plural society in the 20th and 21st century. In the philosophical thought of archbishop Devčić, the process of secularization is linked to the disintegration of the concept of human personality, induced by subjectivism, moral relativism, consumerist mentality and modern forms of hedonism, with Gnostic utopias encouraged by scientism. Secularization is also tied to phenomena of radical secularism, in the semblance of ideology and secular pluralism: which describes the social reality as the result of marginalization of Christianity. All three phenomena are elaborated by the critical analysis of Ivan Devčić, in his studies on modern religiousness, relations between the Church and contemporary politics in the light of documents of Magisterium, and the question of hope. The secularization and the dialogue with secularism are reflected upon starting from the notion of the dignity of the person. The problem of secularization pertains to every individual, and the Church continually affirms this position, contrary to the public opinion which tends to forget it.
Keywords
secularization; secularism; person; dignity; hope
Hrčak ID:
177603
URI
Publication date:
6.3.2017.
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