Published: 2023-10-04

What is the use of phenomenology for a theologian?

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Abstract

The aim of the article is to examine the possibility of applying phenomenology (as presented by Levinas) in theology. Therefore, on the basis of Levinas’ texts, the main ideas of phenomenology were first presented: the principle of all principles and the resulting starting point of phenomenology: the search for meaning, not for objective support and certainty of truth. one pattern, the characteristics of the “I” as a cognizing subject (intentionality, sensuality, temporality). Then four points for the possible incorporation of phenomenology into theology are presented: theological concepts; procedures, systems and classifications; understanding; true.

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Słomka, J. (2023). What is the use of phenomenology for a theologian?. Silesian Historical and Theological Studies, 55(1), 25–40. https://doi.org/10.31261/SSHT.2022.55.1.02

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Vol. 55 No. 1 (2022)
Published: 2023-10-04


ISSN: 0137-3447
eISSN: 2956-6185

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Instytut Gość Media/Księgarnia św. Jacka

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