Reasonable Faith Podcast Question of the Week #921: Maximal Greatness and Middle Knowledge
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Jan 9, 2025 Delve into the intriguing concept of middle knowledge and its relation to maximal greatness. The discussion highlights how middle knowledge affects our understanding of God's omniscience and omnipotence. This exploration reveals that for a being to be truly maximally great, it must embody middle knowledge, offering profound insights into the nature of divinity. Discover how philosophical theories intertwine with theological principles, deepening our comprehension of what it means to conceive of the greatest being.
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God's Definition
- A listener agrees with defining God as the greatest conceivable being.
- However, they question why William Lane Craig doesn't use this definition when defending Molinism.
Maximal Greatness
- Craig clarifies that God is a maximally great being, exceeding our conception.
- If middle knowledge is coherent, a maximally great being would possess it.
Omniscience and Middle Knowledge
- Craig agrees that a maximally great being should have middle knowledge.
- This being must be omniscient, knowing all true propositions, including counterfactuals.