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The Theology Mill
JD Lyonhart / Henry More on Space and the Divine
Jan 23, 2024
JD Lyonhart, Assistant professor of theology and philosophy at LCU, discusses Henry More's theories on divine space, its mediation of immanence and transcendence, and its relevance in modern science. The conversation explores the influence of More on Isaac Newton, the challenges posed by Einstein's theories, and the concept of divine space-time. The podcast also delves into contrasting views on pantheism and upcoming projects by the guest.
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- Moore's theory of divine space influenced Newton and offered a unique perspective on the relationship between space and the divine.
- Einstein's theory of relativity does not necessarily disprove the existence of metaphysical space, allowing for a theological view of space alongside scientific understanding.
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Henry Moore's Contributions to the Cambridge Platonists
Henry Moore was an English philosopher and part of the influential group called the Cambridge Platonists. They aimed to integrate Platonism and Christianity, while also engaging with the emerging scientific revolution. They proposed that space was invisible, omnipresent, infinite, and absolute. Moore's ideas about divine space greatly influenced Isaac Newton, who adopted a divine view of space. Newton's theory of space provided a metaphysical grounding for his understanding of the universe and had a lasting impact on scientific thought for centuries.
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