Can we compare Aquinas’ Philosophy with Modern Science?
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17421/2498-9746-05-26Keywords:
Thomistic natural worldview, cointemporary science, natural philosophy, cosmology, creation, evolution, indeterminism, chance, God's providence, neuroscienceAbstract
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.