Contemplating Divine Simplicity : Five Views

Ross D. Inman

ISBN 10: 1350321117 / ISBN 13: 9781350321113

Published by Bloomsbury Academic, 2026

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Is divine simplicity coherent Is there adequate theological and philosophical motivation for the doctrine Does it undermine God's freedom in creation Does it help or hinder Trinitarian doctrine For the first time in a multi-view format, a team of renowned proponents and critics of divine simplicity come together to consider these questions and discuss the intrinsic merits of the doctrine.With contributors presenting Thomistic, Anselmian, Eastern Orthodox and Scotistic views, as well as a sustained and considered critique, this unique structure makes for a genuine discussion and developed exploration of the key issues at stake. Chapters evaluate the coherence and interpretation of divine simplicity, assessing which version is worthy of assent, and set out the motivations in favour of the doctrine. Divine freedom, the contingency of creation and the doctrine of the Trinity are also considered in light of theological arguments against divine simplicity.A valuable resource for any scholar or student of philosophy of religion and theology, Contemplating Divine Simplicitybrings into dialogue diverse views of five thinkers, tracing the arguments in favour of divine simplicity from divine aseity.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Contemplating Divine Simplicity : Five Views
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1350321117
• ISBN 13: 9781350321113
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 240W x 161H x 22D millimeters 240 millimeters width by 161 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 658 grams

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Synopsis

Is divine simplicity coherent? Is there adequate theological and philosophical motivation for the doctrine? Does it undermine God’s freedom in creation? Does it help or hinder Trinitarian doctrine? For the first time in a multi-view format, a team of renowned proponents and critics of divine simplicity come together to consider these questions and discuss the intrinsic merits of the doctrine. With contributors presenting Thomistic, Anselmian, Eastern Orthodox and Scotistic views, as well as a sustained and considered critique, this unique structure makes for a genuine discussion and developed exploration of the key issues at stake. Chapters evaluate the coherence and interpretation of divine simplicity, assessing which version is worthy of assent, and set out the motivations in favour of the doctrine. Divine freedom, the contingency of creation and the doctrine of the Trinity are also considered in light of theological arguments against divine simplicity. A valuable resource for any scholar or student of philosophy of religion and theology, Contemplating Divine Simplicity brings into dialogue diverse views of five thinkers, tracing the arguments in favour of divine simplicity from divine aseity.

About the Authors

Ross D. Inman is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, USA, and the lead editor of Philosophia Christi.

Stewart Goetz is the Ross Frederick Wicks Distinguished Professor in Philosophy and Religion at Ursinus College, USA. His previous books include The Soul Hypothesis (co-edited with Mark Baker, 2011), A Brief History of the Soul (co-authored with Charles Taliaferro, 2011), The Purpose of Life: A Theistic Perspective (2012), The Routledge Companion to Theism (co-edited with Charles Taliaferro and Victoria Harrison, 2012), and A Philosophical Walking Tour with C. S. Lewis (2015). He is the Series Editor of Bloomsbury Studies in Philosophy and Religion.