This text explores the nature of philosophy and its relationship to theology, the sciences, and humanity. The author defines philosophy as a "servant of servants," a title traditionally associated with the papacy. In this conception, philosophy does not merely serve theology but is available to all scientific disciplines and every individual. At the core of philosophical endeavor is a profound desire for and love of truth. However, philosophy does not serve truth directly; instead, it offers its assistance to those who strive for truth and long for it with love. The text emphasizes the ethical and humble dimension of philosophy, finding a parallel in Gospel values. Philosophy is thus not perceived as a superior discipline, but as an essential companion and support in the universal human search for meaning. Its mission is to facilitate the path to knowledge and to cultivate the human relationship with truth, thereby fulfilling its ministerial role in the broadest possible sense. This perspective highlights philosophy's openness to the world and its role in the intellectual and spiritual development of human society.
[Filosofie a theologie]
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◆ philosophical diary – record, Czech, origin: 26. 5. 1999
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[Filosofie a theologie]
Filosofie by o sobě mohla říci to, co papežové: že je služebnicí služebníků. V tom smyslu a jedině v tom smyslu – platí, že je služebnicí i teologie. Stejně tak je ovšem služebnicí jiných věd, a právě tak je služebnicí všech lidí, každého člověka. Má to svou obdobu dokonce v evangeliu: filosofie je touhou po pravdě a láskou k pravdě. A sloužit pravdě nemůže přímo, nýbrž jen tak, že sloužit těm, kdo chtějí pravdě sloužit a kdo po ní také s láskou touží.
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