research and truth: science in the face of the challenge of "extended reason".
Scientific achievements dazzle researcher. But can science arrive at the truth, and does researcher only seek the truth? What does the scientific research contribute to the construction of the expanded reason advocated by Benedict XVI?
St. Thomas, a synthetic understanding of reality
St. Thomas Aquinas found in Aristotelian thought the confirmation of his own synthetic vision of reality, founded on a dynamic understanding of beings, with a natural finality that embraces all its facets. It is the basis of philosophia perennis.
Hidden theology in the new naturalisms
The current currents of scientistic naturalism are characterized by their denial of theism. Since they do not base their denial on science, they must be analyzed from the point of view of natural theology, which makes it possible to arrive at their core according to their theological positions.
Vulnerability. The depth and grandeur of the wounded body
Today's culture, which values appearance so much, has trouble understanding the greatness of a wounded body. The openness of a wounded body makes it possible to enter a world of deep relationships beyond equality, contract, utility, duty or paternalism.
Mind-brain relationships and neuroscience- neuroscience dialoguePhilosophy
The interdisciplinary study of the mind-brain relationship allows two approaches: from neuroscience to Philosophy, and from Philosophy to neuroscience. The application of these relationships to ethics and social dependence is explored.
Nature conservation and dynamics of the sacred
The sacred can encompass natural environments, which are often associated with places of worship and are deserving of special respect; they often coincide with nature reserves. The interrelationships between religion, conservation and management of these environments are examined.
Science, reason and faith in Blaise Pascal
Pascal was a genius, sincere and constant search engine of the truth. He was passionate about the scientific novelties of his time. He had a deep religious conversion, which he wanted to transmit and which resulted in The Thoughts. His vindication of "the reasons of the heart" is classic.
