Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Jesuit and palaeontologist who reads in evolution a rise of consciousness toward a final point, Omega, which he identifies with Christ.
Life
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955), a French Jesuit and palaeontologist, took part in excavations in China. He reads evolution as a rise of complexity and consciousness toward a final point, the 'Omega point', which he identifies with Christ. His work, published mostly after his death, tries to reconcile evolutionary science with Christian faith.
Main works
Tells evolution from the cosmos to humanity as a rise of consciousness.
A spiritual essay on inner life and action in the world (written around 1926-1927).
A collection of essays on the future of humanity and thought.
Positions
click a row to see the evidenceHe sees the universe moving toward a final point of union with God, which he calls Omega.
Teilhard de Chardin, The Phenomenon of Man (1955)
He assumes a rudimentary inner side (a kind of psyche) in all matter, which grows into consciousness as matter becomes more complex.
Teilhard de Chardin, The Phenomenon of Man (1955)
He tries to reconcile faith and science, presenting evolution as the setting in which his faith unfolds.
Teilhard de Chardin, The Phenomenon of Man (1955)
He reads evolution as a direction, a rise of consciousness toward a goal, so the world and human life have a given meaning.
Teilhard de Chardin, The Phenomenon of Man (1955)