An Actual-Sequence Theology
An Actual-Sequence Theology
Author(s): John Martin FischerSubject(s): Philosophy, Special Branches of Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Religion
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: theology; free will; freedom to do otherwise; acting freely; regulative control; guidance control; Open Theism; Problem of Evil; William Hasker
Summary/Abstract: In this paper I develop a sketch of an overall theology that dispenses with “alternative-possibilities” freedom in favor of “actual-sequence” freedom. I hold that acting freely does not require freedom to do otherwise, and that acting freely is the freedom component of moral responsibility. Employing this analytical apparatus, I show how we can offer various important elements of a theology that employs only the notion of acting freely. I distinguish my approach from the important development of Open Theism by William Hasker. My view about God’s foreknowledge is in-between comprehensive foreknowledge and no foreknowledge (Open Theism).
Journal: Roczniki Filozoficzne
- Issue Year: 70/2022
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 49-78
- Page Count: 30
- Language: English