LIBERTATEA UMANĂ ÎNTRE ABSOLUT ȘI RELATIV
Keywords:
knowledge, truth, freedom, Holy ScriptureAbstract
Human Freedom between Absolute and Relative
Freedom was always the goal of humanity since its dawn. In theological and philosophical thought the concept of freedom was long debated. It is difficult to bring out a certain definition of freedom. What is freedom? Is there an absolute freedom? If so, how must one define it? It consists in a moment or a permanent state? How can be conciled the two aspects: freedom vs. determinism or freedom and determinism? When one attempts to defines freedom, what is the guiding standard: divinity, society or the individual? Who/what defines freedom? What are the criteria that defines freedom? Who/what has primacy: divinity, society or the individual? What is the authoritative source that provides a balanced view of human freedom?
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