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撮要

作者在本文討論的「後形上詮釋學」，是主張形而上學的理論不再發揮督導或指引神學的功能。這情況是因人正確理解以客體認識主體的科學方法，而帶來的正面、實際發展的成果。雖然實在主義的背景是不可或缺的，但神學家必須容許教會以其獨特的釋經法，就教會現實的情況，來決定所有神學的意義。雖然有人認為形而上學會繼續影響哲學的發展，作者卻認為形而上學在神學上永遠不會再有主導作用。

ABSTRACT

Postmetaphysical hermeneutics introduced in this paper asserts that metaphysical theories no longer function to inform or guide theology. This states of affairs has come about as the result of a positive, practical development of proper understanding in the scientific encounters of knowing subjects with objects. While a background realism cannot be dispensed with, the theologian must allow for the distinctive claims of Scripture as interpreted in the practical life of the church to determine all theological meaning. While it is assumed that metaphysics will comtinue to be practiced in philosophy, the author concludes that it can never again set the agenda for theology.

原載於《建道學刊》4期（1995年7月），頁29-44。