Deontological sceptical theism proved

Bibliographic Data

ID20475629
AuthorsPerry C Hendricks (0000-0002-9753-6914, Purdue University West Lafayette, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume60
Issue2
Pages244-257
Publication date2023-04-19
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueReligious Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0034-4125 • E-ISSN: 1469-901X
PublisherCambridge University Press (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1017/s0034412523000318
OpenAlexW4366392451
LanguageEN
References cited54

In this article, I argue that sceptical theists have too narrow a focus: they consider only God's axiological reasons, ignoring any non-axiological reasons he may have. But this is a mistake: predicting how God will act requires knowing about his reasons in general , and this requires knowing about both God's axiological and non-axiological reasons. In light of this, I construct and defend a kind of sceptical theism – Deontological Sceptical Theism – that encompasses all of God's reasons, and briefly illustrate how it renders irrelevant certain charges of excessive sceptical and how it evaporates equiprobability objections. Furthermore, I put forth a simple argument in favour of Deontological Sceptical Theism, which shows that everyone (at least currently) ought to endorse it

Argument (complex analysis) · Epistemology · Mistake · Political science · Skepticism · Theism · Chemistry · Law · Organ Donation and Transplantation · Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs · Philosophy · Theology and Philosophy of Evil