Attributes of God - Critically evaluate the claim that if God is omniscient I cannot have freewill

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  • Created by: Alasdair
  • Created on: 11-05-17 20:16
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  • Critically evaluate the claim that  if God is omniscient I cannot have freewill
    • Eternal
      • "internal inconsistencies"
      • Implied difficulty:
        • How can we have freewill if God already knows what I will do?
          • It seems as if we are 'destined' to do what God 'sees' us doing?
            • If I have freewill that must mean that I could have done other than what I will do, however....
              • If God sees 'Eternal' my choice in what REAL sense did I have a choice?
    • Boethius
      • Separates knowledge + causation
      • If God knows Elle will have spaghetti hoops for tea she WILL have them - her having them is NECESSARY.
      • But Elle having hoops for tea happens because of her choice. NOT because of God's knowledge.

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