Van Til's Trinitarian Theology Boston Personalism
Oct 19, 2022
Delve into the intriguing world of Boston Personalism as it relates to Trinitarian theology. Discover how personalism emphasizes the importance of personal reality over abstract notions. The discussion critiques the balance between the unity and diversity of the Trinity, featuring insights from notable thinkers like Brightman and Knudsen. Join the exploration of whether personalism can hold its ground against traditional beliefs about God's nature.
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Personalism Defined
- Personalism opposes impersonal accounts of reality, arguing that it is fundamentally personal.
- It rejects abstract or impersonal descriptions of ultimate reality like those of some Greek philosophers.
Types of Personalism
- Personalism has various forms, including theistic, atheistic, pantheistic, and absolute personalism.
- Boston personalism, a theistic kind, will be the focus of discussion in relation to Van Til's theology.
Boston Personalism
- Boston personalism, a theistic form, is central to understanding Van Til's polemical context.
- Key figures like Borden Parker Bowne, Edgar Sheffield Brightman, and A.C. Knudsen contribute to this school of thought.