Freedom of the Will
“Freedom of the Will” by Jonathan Edwards, published by Dalcassian Publishing Company in July 2023, is a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of free will within the context of moral agency, virtue, and divine grace. This edition spans 202 pages and is presented in English. The work, originally published in 1754, delves into the nature of humanity’s will, drawing on the biblical text of Romans 9:16 as its foundation.
In this inquiry, Edwards examines the classic Calvinist perspective on the total depravity of the will and humanity’s dependence on God’s grace for salvation. He addresses contemporary debates surrounding Open Theism, engaging with the arguments posed by figures such as Daniel Whitby, who challenged Calvinist views. Readers will find a thorough analysis of the interplay between free choice and divine foreordination, as Edwards argues that while individuals may choose freely, their inclinations are ultimately shaped by God’s predetermined plan. This edition invites readers to reflect on the complexities of ethics, religion, and the philosophical implications of free will.
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An Inquiry into the Modern Prevailing Notions of the Freedom of the Will which is Supposed to be Essential to Moral Agency, Virtue and Vice, Reward and Punishment, Praise and Blame or simply The Freedom of the Will, is a work by Christian reformer, theologian, and author Jonathan Edwards which uses the text of Romans 9:16 as its basis. It was first published in 1754 and examines the nature and the status of humanity’s will. The book takes the classic Calvinist viewpoint on total depravity of the will and the need of humanity for God’s grace in salvation.
Although written long before the modern introduction and debate over Open Theism, Edwards’ work addresses many of the concerns that have been raised today over this view.
One of the authors that provoked the writing of The Freedom of the Will was Daniel Whitby. Whitby was an Arminian minister of the Church of England who was known for his anti-Calvinist viewpoint and his statement that “It is better to deny prescience [foreknowledge] than liberty.”[1] It is this claim that Edwards attempts to answer in The Freedom of the Will. Edwards responded that a person may freely choose whatever seems good, but that whatever it is that seems good is based on an inherent predisposition that has been foreordained by God.
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