Philosophy, Christian Philosophy, and Christian Faith: Reply to Hasker

Paul K. Moser

doi:10.18290/rf.2016.64.4-3

Paul K. Moser Loyola University Chicago, Department of Philosophy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18290/rf.2016.64.4-3

Keywords: filozofia chrześcijańska; mądrość; wiara; ewidencja; Bóg

Abstract

Many Christians seek to understand how their Christian faith relates to what goes by the name “philosophy.” They eventually see that no single well-defined subject goes by the name “philosophy.” It does not help matters that the term “philosophy” is among the most variably used terms in the English language, even among academic philosophers. This raises the question of how a Christian philosopher should proceed with inquiry about the relation between Christian faith and philosophy. This paper offers an answer in terms of “Christ-shaped” philosophy, and replies to some criticisms from William Hasker.

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