Destiny and Deliberation Essays in Philosophical Theology [Hardcover]

Jonathan Kvanvig presents a compelling new work in philosophical theology on the universe, creation, and the afterlife. Organised thematically by the endpoints of time, the volume begins by addressing eschatological matters--the doctrines of heaven and hell--and ends with an account of divine deliberation and creation. Kvanvig develops a coherent theistic outlook which reconciles a traditional, high conception of deity, with full providential control over all aspects of creation, with full providential control over all aspects of creation, with a conception of human beings as free and morally responsible. The resulting position and defense is labeled Philosophical Arminianism, and deserves attention in a broad range of religious traditions.

I HELL AND AFTERLIFE
1. Autonomy, Finality, and the Choice Model of Hell
2. Losing Your Soul
3. Universalism and the Problem of Hell
II DIVINE DELIBERATION AND ACTION
4. Open Theism and the Future
5. A Tale of Two Cronies
6. A Dead-End for Molinism
7. Creation, Deliberation, and Molinism
8. An Epistemic Theory of Creation
Index

rich and ingeniously argued --Notre Dame Philosophical Review

Jonathan L. Kvanvigis Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University, having held positions previously at the University of Missouri, Texas A&M University, and the University of Notre Dame. He is the author ofThe Knowability Paradox,The Value of Knowledge and the Pursuit ofUnderstanding,The Problem of Hell,The Intellectual Virtues and the Life of the Mind, andThe Possibility of an All-Knowing God.