Banez's Big Problem: The Ground of Freedom

James Dominic Rooney*

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Abstract

While many philosophers of religion are familiar with the reconciliation of grace and freedom known as Molinism, fewer by far are familiar with that position initially developed by Molina’s erstwhile rival, Domingo Banez (i.e., Banezianism). My aim is to clarify a serious problem for the Banezian: how the Banezian can avoid the apparent conflict between a strong notion of freedom and apparently compatibilist conclusions. The most prominent attempt to defend Banezianism against compatibilism was (in)famously endorsed by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange. Even if it were true that freedom does not require alternative possibilities, Banezians have a grounding problem.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)91-112
Number of pages22
JournalFaith and Philosophy
Volume38
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2021

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