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Belief‐Ful Realism and Scientific Realism
Author(s) -
MacLennan Ronald B.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
zygon®
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 1467-9744
pISSN - 0591-2385
DOI - 10.1111/0591-2385.00360
Subject(s) - realism , scientific realism , epistemology , philosophical realism , metaphysics , philosophy , critical realism (philosophy of perception) , constructive , scientific theory , computer science , process (computing) , operating system
Despite tensions between Tillich's category of belief‐ful realism and a view of science that embraces metaphysical and epistemological realism, a constructive relationship can be developed between the two. Both are based on common understandings about reality. Belief‐ful or theonomous realism thus affirms scientific realism. On the other hand, scientific realism is open to the ecstatic, self‐transcending elements of belief‐ful realism. Finally, Tillich's formulation of the relationship between culture and religion can be reformulated specifically to include scientific and technological culture.