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Healthy functioning as the key to fairness in a divinely determined world

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Abstract

Defending a traditional conception of Hell against the charge of unfairness is difficult for any theorist. It would seem to be even more difficult for the Christian semi-compatibilist who believes we can be responsible when determined. If God determined the wrongdoer's choices, then it seems unfair that he is punished for his actions that were manipulated rather than autonomous. I'll argue that healthy mental functioning can explain how some causally determined actions are manipulative while others are under our control. I'll also argue that God can punish even if He lacks the standing to blame.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)194-208
Number of pages15
JournalReligious Studies
Volume56
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2020

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