Toward an inclusive conception of eternity

Autor:	William W. Young
Rok vydání:	2020
Předmět:	Human relations Ethical responsibility Philosophy Opposition (planets) media_common.quotation_subject Temporal change Dynamism Eternity media_common Epistemology Philosophy of religion
Zdroj:	International Journal for Philosophy of Religion. 89:171-187
ISSN:	1572-8684 0020-7047
DOI:	10.1007/s11153-020-09769-5
Popis:	Philosophical and theological conceptions of eternity frequently define it through a contrast with time’s transience. These conceptions reflect the widespread influence of Augustine’s idea of eternity, where eternity stands atemporally in opposition to time. Such conceptions are problematic for both divine and human relations to the world. However, the work of Plotinus and Boethius shows that eternity can be conceived more inclusively—as transcending time, but nonetheless including temporal change and dynamism within its presence. This facilitates Boethius’ views of divine knowledge and human freedom in ways that are not available to Augustine. His work demonstrates how an inclusive conception of eternity can reconcile the pursuit of eternal wisdom with a commitment to ethical responsibility within the temporal flow of the world.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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