Divine Action and the Laws of Nature: A Reply to Łukasiewicz
Divine Action and the Laws of Nature: A Reply to Łukasiewicz
Author(s): Jeffrey KoperskiSubject(s): Philosophy, Special Branches of Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: divine action; quantum mechanics; fine-tuning; laws of nature; conservation of energy
Summary/Abstract: This reply to Łukasiewicz’s “Divine Providence and Chance in the World” argues for three conclusions. First, what he calls “epistemic deism” faces challenges from physics that are not widely recognized. Second, if theists in favor of the fine-tuning design argument are wrong, then so are most physicists, who believe that fine-tuning requires an explanation. Third, not all laws of nature are conditional in the way that Łukasiewicz believes. Fortunately, the distinction between laws and non-nomic information provides a way to expand his model of divine action.
Journal: Roczniki Filozoficzne
- Issue Year: 68/2020
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 127-136
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English