From Observation to Theory

A. McGrath
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How do we move from observing the world to developing more complex and sophisticated ways of representing and understanding it? This chapter examines the intellectual journey from observing our world to representing it in theory, focussing on three distinct processes that are widely believed to be important in this process—deduction, induction, and abduction. Each of these rational strategies is used in theological or philosophical arguments relating to the existence of God. In each case, careful consideration is given to its application both in the natural sciences and in Christian theology. Particular attention is given to the American philosopher Charles S. Peirce’s use of abduction, and its potential significance for Christian theology.
从观察到理论
我们如何从观察世界发展出更复杂和复杂的方式来表现和理解世界?本章考察了从观察世界到在理论上表现世界的智力之旅,重点关注被广泛认为在这一过程中很重要的三个不同的过程——演绎、归纳和溯因。这些理性策略中的每一个都被用于与上帝存在有关的神学或哲学论证中。在每种情况下,仔细考虑其在自然科学和基督教神学的应用。特别注意的是美国哲学家查尔斯S.皮尔斯对绑架的使用,以及它对基督教神学的潜在意义。
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