Leibniz’ thesis that God chooses the best possible world is analyzed. Point of departure is the middle-age discussion: starting by S. Thomas, particularly the analysis of Duns Scotus and Wilhelm of Ockham throws some light on the point. Then it is shown that one cannot speak of a conditional or moral necessity of the Godness to create the best.
Il problema della scelta di Dio. Un breve esame di una tesi di Leibniz alla luce della discussione medievale
AULETTA, Gennaro
1998-01-01
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Leibniz’ thesis that God chooses the best possible world is analyzed. Point of departure is the middle-age discussion: starting by S. Thomas, particularly the analysis of Duns Scotus and Wilhelm of Ockham throws some light on the point. Then it is shown that one cannot speak of a conditional or moral necessity of the Godness to create the best.File in questo prodotto:
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