Georges Florovsky on nuclear restraint and responsibility: introduction to Florovsky’s letter
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This article presents the context of Georges Florovsky’s letter to Davis McCaughey. The creation of the atomic bomb and the philosophical and theological challenges it caused are also presented. The content of the Report The Era of Atomic Power: of a Commission, which was initiated by the British Council of Churches, and McCaughey’s participation in its writing, are presented as well. Finally, Florovsky’s attitude towards science and technical progress, and the relevance of Florovsky’s letter are also shown.
Source: Studies in East European Thought
Author: Teresa Obolevitch
Institution: Pontifical University of John Paul II in Kraków
Language: English
Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $2,890
OpenAlex ID: W4401752199