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Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy
2010. Vol. 18, no. 3, 110–121
ISSN: 2075-3470 / 2311-9446 (online)

Human freedom in Сhrist and without Сhrist

 
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Abstract

The article gives a complete picture of human freedom understanding in faith and in the Fathers of the Church. The author notes that the Christian Orthodox anthropology clearly differentiates individual or personal freedom and natural freedom. Author examines the interdependence of freedom and responsibility, freedom and love, the discrepancy between freedom and choice; he also clarifies the relation-ships of freedom and faith, freedom and grace.

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Keywords: anthropology, theology, philosophy, freedom, will, choice, responsibility

Journal rubric: Philosophy, Anthropology, Culture

Article type: scientific article

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For citation: Leonov, V.A. (2010). Human freedom in Сhrist and without Сhrist. Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy, 18(3), 110–121. (In Russ.). URL: https://psyjournals.ru/en/journals/cpp/archive/2010_n3/33438 (viewed: 05.12.2025)

© Leonov V.A., 2010

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Information About the Authors

Vadim A. Leonov, Candidate of Science (Theology), Candidate of Theology, Associate Professor of General pedagogy, faculty of pedagogy, Orthodox St. Tikhon's Humanitarian University (PSHU), associate Professor of Sretensky theological Seminary, cleric of Patriarchal parishes in Zaryadye, Moscow, Russian Federation, e-mail: posad@inbox.ru

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