Reforming Free Will
A Conversation on the History of Reformed Views
Published on 6. November 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-1-5271-0606-2 (ISBN)
Description
In the light of what powers and faculties are human beings responsible individuals in the everyday? In his theological, historical and philosophical examination of reformed orthodox views of free will and divine sovereignty Paul Helm considers determinism and compatibilism and their historical development between 1500 and 1800. He graciously tackles the views of Richard A. Muller and Antonie Vos to argue that compatibilism is deeply rooted and represents the mainstream understanding of the reformers' conviction on the matter.
Reviews / Votes
"Paul Helm ... displays his characteristic skill in theology, philosophy and history to argue that the reformed orthodox are rightly thought of as compatibilists. It is a significant contribution to the growing literature on this topic.
I highly recommend this work to anyone interested in this issue or those that surround it.
"Michael Patrick Preciado
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... a scholarly yet readable discussion with interlocutors Richard A. Muller and Anthonie Vos on Reformed Orthodoxy anthropology, in particular human freedom, with attention to issues, such as (synchronic) contingency,
compatibilism, and necessity. Highly recommended, and a must-read for any serious student and scholar of early modern studies.
"Adriaan C. Neele
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... worthy of finer engagement and examination by historians and theologians alike. In this work on Reformed Orthodox approaches to free will, human agency, and human choice, this scholarly contribution furthers the conversation on a range of debates historical, theological, and intellectual among proponents of synchronic contingency, indeterminism, and compatibilism.
"Todd Rester
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Language
English
Place of publication
Tain
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Christian Focus Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
330 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5271-0606-2 (9781527106062)
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Paul Helm was Professor of the History and Philosophy of Religion, King's College, London, 1993 - 2000. Before that he taught at the University of Liverpool for thirty years, and afterwards at Regent College, Vancouver during the years 2001-5. He has written a number of books. His latest is Human Nature from Calvin to Edwards (2018).