Philosophical Anthropology
According to Entwistle (2021), philosophical anthropology is concerned with investigating the nature of human existence, including human nature, purpose, and ultimate destiny. Both psychology and Christian theology offer distinct perspectives on philosophical anthropology. Psychology views human nature for the reason that evolution may emphasize the importance of individual experience, cognitive processes, and behavior. In contrast, Christian theology put emphasis on the importance of spiritual and moral dimensions of human existence (Entwistle, 2021). Psychology has made several significant contributions to philosophical anthropology that
are absent from Christian theology. An example would be psychology developing sophisticated theories of personality, motivation, and emotion as well as developed evidence-based therapeutic
interventions for treating mental illness and promoting psychological well-being (Entwistle, 2021). Christian theology, on the other hand, has made several contributions that are absent from
psychology. An example would be Christian theology offering a robust account of the nature of God and the purpose of human existence that provides a framework for understanding the ultimate meaning and significance of human life. Christian theology also provides a moral framework for understanding the nature of human sinfulness, the need for redemption, and the potential for spiritual transformation (Entwistle, 2021). While psychological and theological perspectives on philosophical anthropology differ significantly, they need not to be opposed to each other. As an alternative, they can be viewed as complementary approaches that offer unique insights into the nature of human existence. Integration models that seek to reconcile psychological and theological perspectives can help to create a more holistic understanding of the human person and can provide a more comprehensive
framework for understanding human nature (Entwistle, 2021). By considering both empirical
