The Will: Divine and Human offers a clear path through a classic debate about human freedom and necessity. This scholarly essay argues for liberty as a real factor in choice, while examining how motive, law, and character shape what we do in daily life.
The work outlines rival theories of liberty, critiques determinist and arbitrary views, and shows how Kantian ideas influence the argument. It also explains how self-determination relates to the laws governing human nature and how our character evolves from past actions.
Readers will encounter careful discussions of consciousness, causality, and the relation between will and intellect, with practical illustrations that aim to clarify complex ideas without sacrificing rigor.
- Clear explanations of liberty, necessity, and their philosophical stakes
- How self-determination interacts with personal character over time
- Illustrative comparisons that connect abstract concepts to everyday experience
- Consideration of how the will relates to God and moral life
Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, structured approach to the problem of freedom in philosophy.