The epistemological prestige of science challenges theologians and
philosophers to give an account of their forms of reasoning. The
universal character of scientific discourse contrasts with the
multilayered language of meaning used in both theology and philosophy.
However, does that mean that the language of those disciplines goes
beyond the boundaries of reason? Can theologians and philosophers
justify their reliance upon rational discourse? Indeed, the
epistemological status and capacity of these disciplines to enter into
dialogue with the language of science depends on the rationality of
their discourse. To deal with these questions, one must examine the
elaboration of concepts in theology, philosophy and science, and
confront their respective rationalities.
In this book, eighteen theologians, philosophers and scientists from
Belgium, France, and the USA bring their contributions to a common
reflection on the genesis of concepts and the confrontation of
rationalities between theology, philosophy and science.
