The doctrine of divine simplicity is an important element of major monotheistic religions; not only Islamic and Jewish but also Christian theologians have affirmed and defended the doctrine. However, the historic doctrine is the subject of intense debate within these traditions. Historic expressions of the doctrine are surveyed, important objections are considered, and arguments in favor of the doctrine are summarized.
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The doctrine of divine simplicity is introduced, major objections are addressed, and arguments for it are presented.
1. Western monotheisms and the doctrine of divine simplicity;
2. Holy
writ and the doctrine of divine simplicity;
3. Piety, personhood, and the
doctrine of divine simplicity;
4. Coherence and the doctrine of divine
simplicity;
5. The doctrine of the trinity and the doctrine of divine
simplicity;
6. Freedom, contingency, and the doctrine of divine simplicity;
7. Motivations and benefits of the doctrine of divine simplicity: a dozen or
so arguments; References.
