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Freedom of the Will
Book • 1754
In 'Freedom of the Will,' Jonathan Edwards delves into the philosophical and theological debates surrounding free will, determinism, and moral agency.
He critiques the Arminian notion of libertarian freedom, arguing that every act of the will has a cause and that true freedom consists in acting according to one's own choice without external constraint, rather than in an indifferent or self-determining will.
Edwards defends the Calvinist view, using biblical and philosophical arguments to explain concepts such as moral necessity, natural necessity, and the connection between the will and the understanding.
The book is known for its rigorous philosophical reasoning and detailed explanations of complex theological issues.
He critiques the Arminian notion of libertarian freedom, arguing that every act of the will has a cause and that true freedom consists in acting according to one's own choice without external constraint, rather than in an indifferent or self-determining will.
Edwards defends the Calvinist view, using biblical and philosophical arguments to explain concepts such as moral necessity, natural necessity, and the connection between the will and the understanding.
The book is known for its rigorous philosophical reasoning and detailed explanations of complex theological issues.
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R.C. Sproul as a book that he read that made him surrender to the doctrine of election.
R.C. Sproul as a book that he read that made him surrender to the doctrine of election.
The Glory of God’s Grace
Mentioned in relation to the New Divinity School's teachings and its influence on Lemuel Haynes's thinking.
HAP 34 - New England Patriot - Lemuel Haynes
Mentioned as a work where Jonathan Edwards argues that people always make decisions based on their strongest inclination.
Der Heilige Geist in Jonathan Edwards Lehre und Leben
