Can we compare Aquinas’ Philosophy with Modern Science?

Authors

  • Juan José Sanguineti Pontificia Università della Santa Croce

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17421/2498-9746-05-26

Keywords:

Thomistic natural worldview, cointemporary science, natural philosophy, cosmology, creation, evolution, indeterminism, chance, God's providence, neuroscience

Abstract

A comparison between Thomas Aquinas’ philosophy and modern science is possible and can be fruitful. Some aspects of his natural worldview are incompatible with our scientific knowledge but others are quite compatible and relevant for a sound  philosophical interpretation of scientific achievements. The article briefly explores this issue in cosmology, evolutionary theory (especially the problem of contingency and indeterminism) and neuroscience.

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Published

2021-05-04

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2019)

Section

Studies and seminars

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