中世纪基督教神学的理性方法及其科学意义

The rational methods of mediaeval christianity's theology and their significance for modern science

要理解近代科学的生发和近代社会的到来,就要认识中世纪基督教神学的理性方法,包括论辩推理、辩证法和证明推理。这些方法被广泛运用于论证基督教信仰,集中体现了中世纪精神的理性方面,是沟通基督教的中世纪和科学的近代的精神桥梁,为近代科学确立起理性标准和活动准则,并在揭示了自身和理性的局限的同时,促使理性转向自然,为近代科学找到了真正的研究领域,为中世纪通向近代开辟了道路。

To understand the modern science＇s coming into being and modern society＇s coming, we must recognize the rational methods of mediaeval Christianity＇ s theology. The methods include argumentative reasoning, dialectics and demonstrative reasoning. They are applied to demonstrating Christianity＇ s faith extensively, embody a concentrated reflection of the reason of spirit in middle ages, are spiritual bridges connecting middle ages and modern times, has established rational standard and activity criterion for modern thought, and while revealing its own and reason＇ s limitation, impel reason to turn to nature, have found real field for modern science, and open a route for middle ages to modern times.