Fate and free will : a defense of theological determinism / Heath White.

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White, Heath, 1972- [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Notre Dame, Indiana : University of Notre Dame Press, [2020]Description: 1 online resourceContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

0268106312
9780268106324
0268106320
9780268106317

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Fate and free will.DDC classification:

234/.9 23

LOC classification:

BT810.3 .W45 2020

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Contents:

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- ONE. Divine Action -- TWO. Why Believe Theological Determinism -- THREE. Does Theological Determinism Undermine Human Justice -- FOUR. Responsibility -- FIVE. Does Theological Determinism Undermine Responsibility -- SIX. Theological Determinism and the Meaning of Life -- SEVEN. Theological Determinism and Freedom -- EIGHT. The Problem of Evil l: Its Mere Existence -- NINE. The Problem of Evil ll: Beyond Mere Existence -- TEN. The Problem of Hell -- ELEVEN. The Last Word -- Notes -- Bibliography

Index of Names -- Index of Topics

Summary: "In Fate and Free Will, Heath White explores and defends a traditional view of God's relationship to creation that has in recent years fallen out of favor. White argues that theological determinism-the idea that God is directly responsible for every detail of history and existence-is relevant to concepts such as human responsibility, freedom, and justice; the meaning of life; and theodicy. Defending theological determinism from the perspective of traditional orthodox Christianity, White clarifies this view, positions it within scripture, and argues positively for it through considerations about divine attributes and via the idea of an ex nihilo creation. White addresses objections to theological determinism by presenting nuanced and insightful counterarguments. He asserts that theological determinism does not undermine practices of criminal punishment, destroy human responsibility, render life meaningless, or hinder freedom. While the book does not attempt to answer every dilemma concerning evil or hell, it effectively grapples with them. To make his case for theological determinism, White relies on theories of free will, moral responsibility, and a meaningful life. He uses clear commonsense language and vivid illustrations to bring to light the conditions of meaning and purpose in our lives and the metaphysics of God's relationship to the world. This original book will appeal to the philosophical community as well as students and scholars of theology"-- Provided by publisher.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"In Fate and Free Will, Heath White explores and defends a traditional view of God's relationship to creation that has in recent years fallen out of favor. White argues that theological determinism-the idea that God is directly responsible for every detail of history and existence-is relevant to concepts such as human responsibility, freedom, and justice; the meaning of life; and theodicy. Defending theological determinism from the perspective of traditional orthodox Christianity, White clarifies this view, positions it within scripture, and argues positively for it through considerations about divine attributes and via the idea of an ex nihilo creation. White addresses objections to theological determinism by presenting nuanced and insightful counterarguments. He asserts that theological determinism does not undermine practices of criminal punishment, destroy human responsibility, render life meaningless, or hinder freedom. While the book does not attempt to answer every dilemma concerning evil or hell, it effectively grapples with them. To make his case for theological determinism, White relies on theories of free will, moral responsibility, and a meaningful life. He uses clear commonsense language and vivid illustrations to bring to light the conditions of meaning and purpose in our lives and the metaphysics of God's relationship to the world. This original book will appeal to the philosophical community as well as students and scholars of theology"-- Provided by publisher.