Destiny and Deliberation: Essays in Philosophical Theology

This book presents new work in philosophical theology on the universe, creation, and the afterlife. Organised thematically by the endpoints of time, the volume begins by addressing eschatological matters - the doctrines of heaven and hell - and ends with an account of divine deliberation and creation. This book develops a coherent theistic outlook which reconciles a traditional, high conception of deity, with full providential control over all aspects of creation, with a conception of human beings as free and morally responsible. The resulting position and defence is labelled 'Philosophical Arminianism', and deserves attention in a broad range of religious traditions.