doctrine of analogy

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doctrine of analogy

The theologian explains the doctrine of analogy using a simple diagram.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A theological principle regarding the nature of language about God: The "doctrine of analogy" is the belief that any similarity between a created being (like a human) and the Creator (God) is always overshadowed by a greater dissimilarity. It asserts that human language and concepts, when applied to God, are never perfectly adequate or univocal, but are instead analogical.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The theologian explained the doctrine of analogy to clarify how we can speak meaningfully about a transcendent God.
    • According to the doctrine of analogy, terms like "good" or "wise" apply to God and humans not in the same way, but in a way that is proportionally similar yet fundamentally different.
Advanced Usage
  • "Via analogia": This Latin phrase, meaning "the way of analogy," is often used in theological discussions related to the doctrine of analogy.
    • The philosopher argued for a via analogia in religious language, rather than a purely negative theology.
Variants and Related Words
  • Analogical (adj): Pertaining to or based on analogy.
    • He used an analogical method to interpret the sacred texts.
  • Analogy (n): A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. This is the root concept from which the doctrine is derived.
    • She used an analogy of a parent's love to describe God's love.
Synonyms
  • Analogical predication: The act of attributing qualities to God by way of analogy.
  • Theory of analogical language (in theology): A phrase describing the same conceptual framework.
Related Idioms/Phrases
  • "Speaking analogically about God": This phrase directly applies the concept of the doctrine of analogy in discourse.
    • When we say "God is just," we are necessarily speaking analogically about God, as divine justice infinitely surpasses human understanding.
doctrine of analogy

The theologian explains the doctrine of analogy using a simple diagram.

Noun
  1. the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater; any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate

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