Divinity and Maximal Greatness

This book examines divine nature in terms of maximal greatness. It investigates each attribute associated with maximal greatness - omnipotence, omniscience, perfect goodness and beauty, arguing that maximal greatness is necessary for divinity.

List of contents

1. Introduction  2. Omniscience  3. Omniscience and Freedom  4. Middle Knowledge  5. Omnipotence  6. God and Value  7. Eternity and Omnipresence  Bibliography

About the author

Daniel J. Hill teaches philosophy at the Universities of Liverpool and Manchester. He is the author of the forthcoming Christian Philosophy: A-Z.

Summary

This book examines divine nature in terms of maximal greatness. It investigates each attribute associated with maximal greatness - omnipotence, omniscience, perfect goodness and beauty, arguing that maximal greatness is necessary for divinity.

Product details

• Authors: Daniel Hill, Daniel (Liverpool University Hill, Daniel D. Hill
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2010
• EAN: 9780415591690
• ISBN: 978-0-415-59169-0
• No. of pages: 262
• Series: Routledge Studies in the Philosophy of Religion; Routledge Studies in the Philosophy of Religion
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works