This essay examines the deep-seated roots of European civilization, focusing on the tension and mutual influence between the Greek philosophical tradition and Christianity. The author highlights that while ancient thought constructed a metaphysical system oriented toward immutability, archetypes, and the past, the Judeo-Christian tradition introduced a radical turn toward an open future, historicity, and the active subject. The historical symbiosis of these two currents often led to the subordination of faith to metaphysical structures, obscuring the original dynamics of Christian hope. Today, with the disintegration of traditional metaphysics and religiosity, the need for a new, non-metaphysical way of thinking arises. This requires the courage for an Abrahamic departure into an unsecured future without external certainties. The author calls for a philosophical reflection on faith as an inclination toward action that seeks support not in objective certainties, but in the creative reform of the world. The objective is to overcome the metaphysical barrier and find an authentic expression for both philosophy and faith in the modern era, allowing for a genuine transformation of society and the human spirit through responsible and open thinking.
Filosofie a křesťanství
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◆ article, Czech, origin: 10. 2. 1969
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