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Mathematics as a Way Towards the Creative Logos: Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI’s Understanding of Scientificity
The article presents Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI’s view on mathematics as a way towards the creative Logos, and at the same time shows the understanding of scientificity presented by the present Pope Emeritus. For Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI, mathematics is not only a tool of empirical sciences. The Pope looks at mathematics as: (1) a product of human intelligence, which, when reflected upon more deeply, also (2) leads to wonder and amazement at the mathematical character of created nature. Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI considers the latter phenomenon as a way that can lead one towards the creative Logos. In this way, he presents a view on mathematics that goes against the current approach, which often tends towards the self-limitation of reason, towards accepting as the criterion of scientificity only that what is a result of mere cooperation between mathematics and empirics. According to the Pope, it is not science that redeems humans; they are redeemed by Love, by the incarnate Logos. Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI shows the primacy of creative Reason as the decisive and indelible foundation of Christian faith.
期刊介绍:
The main objective of the Collectanea Theologica journal is to present the current state of theology in Poland and its place in the world theology. The journal covers a rich spectrum of theological problems, ranging from biblical issues to the current pastoral and liturgical challenges. The quarterly goes to all theological libraries in Poland and some significant foreign libraries. According to the profile of the journal, the basic language of publication in the journal is Polish.