Divine Causation and Human Agency

This chapter examines the philosophical debate on divine causation and creaturely action, focusing on traditional theistic viewpoints, especially those of Thomas Aquinas and John Duns Scotus. It explores the interplay between God's continuous causal role and human free will, using analogies to clarify how creatures operate as instruments of divine power. The discussion highlights differing perspectives on the nature of co-causes in creation, unraveling the complexities of omnipotence and the autonomy of the will.