The difference between a religious philosopher and a philosopher of religion is like the difference between a gourmet chef and a food chemist. Both work with potatoes, but one needs them to make croquettes, the other to determine their nutritional value.

— Josef Bordat (b. 1972), Philosoph, Publizist und Buchautor

Topics: Wisdom & Understanding

Occasions: For Reflection

Josef Bordat

Josef Bordat ist ein 1972 geborener deutscher Philosoph und Publizist, der in Berlin als freier Autor tätig ist. Er vertritt ein dezidiert römisch-katholisches Profil und befasst sich schwerpunktmäßig mit christlicher Apologetik, Sozialethik sowie kirchengeschichtlichen Kontroversen. Für Bibelleser liefert er prägnante Argumente zur Vereinbarkeit von Glaube und Vernunft sowie Impulse für ein christliches Menschenbild im gesellschaftlichen Diskurs.

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