Destiny and Deliberation

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