Case Study Of Teilhard

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CHAPTER THREE
TEILHARD’S APOLOGETICS

3.0. INTRODUCTION In the previous chapter, we have seen the threats that are face by the humanity. Human dignity was ridiculed by modern science and technology. Here the significance of Teilhard comes. Teilhard made a synthesis between science and religion by bringing his scientific knowledge and religious commitment together. Through this Teilhard aimed to show the unique status held by us, the human kind in this universe. Through his great effort, he secured a place for our species in this universe. In this chapter we will see, how Teilhard secured human kind’s dignity through his apologetics.
3.1 A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF TEILHARD DE CHARDIN
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was born on 1 May 1881 to Emmanuel and Berthe-Adele Teilhard de Chardin. He was the fourth of the couple’s eleven children and was born at the family estate of Sarcenat in the ancient province of Auvergne. The long extinct volcanic peaks and the forested preserves of Auvergne left an indelible mark on Teilhard. During the family’s walks together, the children would gather specimens.
As was the tradition, Pierre at eleven was sent to a Jesuit boarding school for classical studies in French, Latin, Greek, and philosophy. There, he became enamoured with …show more content…

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