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Theistic expansive naturalism: which God?

Eastwood, Jessica

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This article looks at the question of whether and how there can be a theistic expansive naturalism. In light of Fiona Ellis's work, I will identify a crucial issue for this research programme moving forward, namely, the question of ‘which God?’. Ellis seeks to develop a metaphysical framework that offers a rationale for incorporating theism into naturalism, and the acceptance of God comes through a reflection on our relation to value. Offering a sympathetic interpretation of her position, the article will suggest that Ellis's conception of God has been significantly modified in her more recent writings, moving from a rather ‘thick’ conception of God to more a modest account. I will suggest a move toward a ‘less thick’ position is preferable.

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Eastwood, J. (2023). Theistic expansive naturalism: which God?. Religious Studies, https://doi.org/10.1017/s0034412523000112

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jan 10, 2023
Online Publication Date Feb 17, 2023
Publication Date 2023
Deposit Date Feb 22, 2023
Publicly Available Date Feb 22, 2023
Journal Religious Studies
Print ISSN 0034-4125
Electronic ISSN 1469-901X
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/s0034412523000112
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1179925

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