<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Molinism is founded on two ‘pillars’, namely, the view that human beings possess libertarian free will and the view that God has middle knowledge. Both these pillars stand in contrast to naturalistic determinism and divine determinism. In this article, however, the authors offer philosophical and theological grounds in favor of libertarian free will and middle knowledge.</p></abstract>

Molinism is founded on two ‘pillars’, namely, the view that human beings possess libertarian free will and the view that God has middle knowledge. Both these pillars stand in contrast to naturalistic determinism and divine determinism. In this article, however, the authors offer philosophical and theological grounds in favor of libertarian free will and middle knowledge.

Mere Molinism: A Defense of Two Essential Pillars

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Molinism is founded on two ‘pillars’, namely, the view that human beings possess libertarian free will and the view that God has middle knowledge. Both these...

Mere Molinism: A Defense of Two Essential Pillars

Pubblicato online: 22 giu 2018

Pagine: 17 - 29

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/perc-2018-0008

Parole chiave
Molinism, determinism, Calvinism, libertarian free will, middle knowledge

© 2018 Tim Stratton, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Mere Molinism: A Defense of Two Essential Pillars

Pubblicato online: 22 giu 2018

Pagine: 17 - 29

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/perc-2018-0008

Parole chiaveMolinism, determinism, Calvinism, libertarian free will, middle knowledge

© 2018 Tim Stratton, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Parole chiave
Molinism, determinism, Calvinism, libertarian free will, middle knowledge