Prolegomena to the Concept of God When Dealing with the Question: Is Ethics Without God Possible?

This article examines the assumption that, in order to respond adequately to the question in the title, one must have the classical concept of God in mind. Classical theism is criticized and neoclassical/process theism is briefly defended. Specifically, the classical theistic attribute of omnipotence receives four criticisms. The hope is that these criticisms prepare the way for a more fruitful response to the question in the title than is possible when the classical concept of God is assumed.

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Religions
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2025-05-20
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https://doi.org/10.3390/rel16050651
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Theology and Philosophy of Evil
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Prolegomena to the Concept of God When Dealing with the Question: Is Ethics Without God Possible?

Daniel A. Dombrowski
Religions
Theology and Philosophy of Evil
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Prolegomena to the Concept of God When Dealing with the Question: Is Ethics Without God Possible?

Daniel A. Dombrowski
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Abstract

This article examines the assumption that, in order to respond adequately to the question in the title, one must have the classical concept of God in mind. Classical theism is criticized and neoclassical/process theism is briefly defended. Specifically, the classical theistic attribute of omnipotence receives four criticisms. The hope is that these criticisms prepare the way for a more fruitful response to the question in the title than is possible when the classical concept of God is assumed.

ReligionsVol. 16(5)
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Theology and Philosophy of Evil
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