Sunday, July 13, 2008
Philo (20 BC - 50 AD)
Likely the founder of Christianity, Philo considers the world a divine creation: God is "the efficient cause," whereas matter is "the affected cause." Although essentially defective, the physical nature of man allows the spirit to build knowledge of the world by means of the senses. The spiritual nature of Man is higher due to reason, which can control irrational desires and has access to heavenly things.
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I still do not believe free will is possible but I like your project! Whatever Philo says: a choice made through reason is just as determined as a choice made from instinct, in neither case was it ever possible for you to choose otherwise.
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Anketell
My hypothesis is that there is a higher degree of liberty human beings enjoy than other living things and the reason why this happens is what philosophers refer to as free will. My project is still incipient though. Thank you for your comments.
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