Theistic expansive naturalism

Which God

Dados Bibliográficos

ID20313005
AutoresJessica Eastwood (0000-0001-6030-7619, Durham University, autor correspondente)
Ano2024
Volume60
Fascículo3
Páginas413-427
Data de publicação2024-09-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoReligious Studies (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0034-4125 • E-ISSN: 1469-901X
EditoraCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s0034412523000112
OpenAlexW4321253079
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas21

This article looks at the question of whether and how there can be a theistic expansive naturalism. In light of Fiona Ellis's work, I will identify a crucial issue for this research programme moving forward, namely, the question of ‘which God?’. Ellis seeks to develop a metaphysical framework that offers a rationale for incorporating theism into naturalism, and the acceptance of God comes through a reflection on our relation to value. Offering a sympathetic interpretation of her position, the article will suggest that Ellis's conception of God has been significantly modified in her more recent writings, moving from a rather ‘thick’ conception of God to more a modest account. I will suggest a move toward a ‘less thick’ position is preferable

Epistemology · Expansive · Interpretation (philosophy) · Metaphysics · Naturalism · Physics · Relation (database) · Theism · Value (mathematics) · Christian Theology and Mission · Karl Barth and Christian Theology · Philosophy · Theology and Philosophy of Evil