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THE THEOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF SUBJECTIVITY.

Authors :
Knight, Gordon
Source :
Heythrop Journal; Jan2005, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p1-10, 10p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Discusses the theological significance of subjectivity. Question on the possibility for an infinite and perfect being to come to know what it is like to be a finite and imperfect being; Ontological gulf between God and finite creatures; Concept of empiricism by David Blumenfeld; Torin Alter's proposal of three ways in which God could know ungodlike states without God having to have them; Traditional understanding of divine omniscience; Limits posed by the future free choices of individuals.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00181196
Volume :
46
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Heythrop Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15645358
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2265.2005.00246.x