Alan G. Padgett’s in his article ‘Dialectic Realism in Theology and Science’ aims to “to set forth the philosophical frame within which a mutuality model for theology and science can best be pursued.” For this purpose he advocates a dialectic realist approach, which emphasises perspective and the location of the subject. First he turns to the traditions of Plato, Hegel, Marx and Adorno, building towards a dialectic realist approach that can become a basis of dialogue between both religion and science. In this Padgett seeks to go beyond the grand meta-narratives of Plato, Hegel, and Marx — a dialectic realism can be such an epistemological model. Padgett states that previous dialectic systems synthesise contrasting perspectives, closing different possible perspectives that may emerge. (p. 185) (more…)