1:01:02 Here is where EED might have an upperhand, because the superessential essence of God would be seen as something that transcends any notion of existence, possible world, or sameness. Hence, it cannot be trapped in or fall victim to any such logical constraints or thought experiments.
Excellent convo. I hope Mullins takes up the challenge to defend his position. But, regardless, Dr. Chris T is extremely strong in his responses with a patient clarity that should inspire his opponents to take another look.
Man o man you really giving us awesome content pat! Thank you so much, your content is one of the reasons why I decided to go for the doctoral degree in philosophy!
Always great to see Chris T. talking modal collapse. I've read his chapter and it's good, but I don't understand his point about the "deterministic link."
48:28 Isn't God's will unchanging? The president can change from Trump to Biden. But can God's will change? 1:01:02 Here is where EED might have an upperhand, because the superessential essence of God would be seen as something that transcends any notion of existence, possible world, or sameness. Hence, it cannot be trapped in or fall victim to any such logical constraints or thought experiments.
Mentioned resources:
Chris on Classical Theism podcast www.classicaltheism.com/hilary/ & www.classicaltheism.com/divineknowledge/ & www.classicaltheism.com/christophercommentary/
Chris's Analysis paper: www.academia.edu/33579056/Collapsing_the_Modal_Collapse_Argument_On_an_Invalid_Argument_Against_Divine_Simplicity
Chris's more recent modal collapse paper: www.academia.edu/85628506/How_the_Absolutely_Simple_Creator_Escapes_a_Modal_Collapse
1:01:02 Here is where EED might have an upperhand, because the superessential essence of God would be seen as something that transcends any notion of existence, possible world, or sameness. Hence, it cannot be trapped in or fall victim to any such logical constraints or thought experiments.
Excellent convo. I hope Mullins takes up the challenge to defend his position. But, regardless, Dr. Chris T is extremely strong in his responses with a patient clarity that should inspire his opponents to take another look.
Man o man you really giving us awesome content pat! Thank you so much, your content is one of the reasons why I decided to go for the doctoral degree in philosophy!
Wow, that’s really something - I’m flattered! Thank you for sharing and best with your studies!
Always great to see Chris T. talking modal collapse. I've read his chapter and it's good, but I don't understand his point about the "deterministic link."
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48:28 Isn't God's will unchanging?
The president can change from Trump to Biden. But can God's will change?
1:01:02 Here is where EED might have an upperhand, because the superessential essence of God would be seen as something that transcends any notion of existence, possible world, or sameness. Hence, it cannot be trapped in or fall victim to any such logical constraints or thought experiments.
Chris is daddy.
‘God is absolutely simple and composed of three distinct persons.’ Cue 50 pages of sophistry and a lifetime of cognitive dissonance
Divine simplicity is true
@@catholicguy3605 Thank you for clearing up my objection, it all makes sense now
@@DanielSpringer-oj1mm you're welcome. Now become Catholic.