
012-The Attributes of God Ch 7 - Divine Foreknowledge and the Mormon Concept of Free Agency (Part 1)
Exploring Mormon Thought
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Exploring Hypothetical Free Will
This chapter examines the concept of hypothetical free will through logical syllogisms and thought experiments, highlighting how freedom is influenced by desires and external constraints. Using scenarios like Mr. Rock's moral dilemma about stealing, the chapter questions the relationship between free will and moral accountability, arguing that true freedom requires the ability to choose between alternatives. Additionally, it discusses the importance of deliberation and personal ownership of actions in defining moral responsibility, emphasizing the complexities of human experience with free will.
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