Divine and Human Providence: Philosophical, Psychological and Theological Approaches

This book explores the relationship between divine providence and human behavior through philosophical, psychological, and theological perspectives, highlighting the importance of understanding providence in the face of contingencies. It offers an original perspective by examining the relations of divine providence and creaturely action, drawing on insights from virtue ethics, psychology, and cognitive science. The book is structured dynamically, moving from chapters on human providence to those on divine providence, and back, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the issue. It will be of great interest to scholars of theology and philosophy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 164 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into an innovative exploration of divine providence, offering a multi-faceted perspective by examining philosophical, psychological, and theological dimensions of human providence as manifested in virtuous human behaviors. Divine providence remains a central and pressing concern in analytic theology and philosophy of religion, particularly in the face of mounting scientific evidence revealing a natural world characterized by indeterminacies and contingencies. Consequently, there is a pressing need for novel approaches to comprehend and explain the intricate relationships between divine providence and creaturely actions.

The volume is meticulously organized in a dynamic manner, progressing from chapters on human providence to those on divine providence, and then back again. Drawing upon insights from virtue ethics, psychology, and cognitive science, the philosophy of providence in the face of contingent events, and the theology of grace, each chapter makes a unique contribution to the overall perspective: that human providential action is a valuable resource tailored specifically for personal endeavors and thus interconnected with the purported providential action of a personal God.

By presenting a novel perspective on divine providence, this book pioneers new ground in the examination of an age-old issue. It holds immense interest for scholars engaged in theology and philosophy alike, offering a rich and thought-provoking exploration of this profound theological and philosophical concept.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367632267