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Is divine simplicity coherent? Is there adequate theological and philosophical motivation for the doctrine? Does it undermine God's freedom in creation? Does it help or hinder Trinitarian doctrine? For the first time in a multi-view format, a team of renowned proponents and critics of divine simplicity come together to consider these questions and discuss the intrinsic merits of the doctrine. With contributors presenting Thomistic, Anselmian, Eastern Orthodox and Scotistic views, as well as a sustained and considered critique, this unique structure makes for a genuine discussion and developed exploration of the key issues at stake. Chapters evaluate the coherence and interpretation of divine simplicity, assessing which version is worthy of assent, and set out the motivations in favour of the doctrine. Divine freedom, the contingency of creation and the doctrine of the Trinity are also considered in light of theological arguments against divine simplicity. A valuable resource for any scholar or student of philosophy of religion and theology, Contemplating Divine Simplicity brings into dialogue diverse views of five thinkers, tracing the arguments in favour of divine simplicity from divine aseity.

Table of Contents:
1. “A Thomistic Account of Divine Simplicity,” W. Matthews Grant 2. “An Anselmian Account of Divine Simplicity,” Katherin Rogers 3. “A Scotistic Account of Divine Simplicity,” Joshua Blander 4. “An Eastern Orthodox Account of Divine Simplicity,” David Bradshaw 5. “Against Divine Simplicity,” R.T. Mullins Against A Thomistic Account of Divine Simplicity 6. Rogers 7. Blander 8. Bradshaw 9. Mullins Against An Anselmian Account of Divine Simplicity 10. Grant 11. Blander 12. Bradshaw 13. Mullins Against A Scotistic Account of Divine Simplicity 14. Grant 15. Rogers 16. Bradshaw 17. Mullins Against an Eastern Orthodox Account of Divine Simplicity 18. Grant 19. Rogers 20. Blander 21. Mullins Against a Critique of Divine Simplicity 22. Grant 23. Rogers 24. Blander 25. Bradshaw Final Rejoinders 26. A Thomistic Account of Divine Simplicity: A Final Rejoinder, Grant 27. An Anselmian Account of Divine Simplicity: A Final Rejoinder, Rogers 28. A Scotistic Account of Divine Simplicity: A Final Rejoinder, Blander 29. An Eastern Orthodox Account of Divine Simplicity: A Final Rejoinder Bradshaw 30. A Critique of Divine Simplicity, Mullins Bibliography Index

About the Author :
Ross D. Inman is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, USA, and the lead editor of Philosophia Christi.

Review :
"This book contains an engaging discussion of divine simplicity, placing in dialogue its historic formulations with contemporary critiques from across the Christian tradition. In view is not just the doctrine itself, but how its divisiveness highlights ongoing debates within the field on the relationship between Scripture, philosophy, and Church history."


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  • ISBN-13: 9781350321137
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
  • ISBN-10: 1350321133
  • Publisher Date: 19 Mar 2026


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