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September 10, 2025

Might Beauty Bolster the Moral Argument for God?

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DBDavid BaggettJWJerry L. Walls

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Overview

This analysis explores the aesthetic argument's ties to morality in Kant's philosophy, suggesting it may support belief in God.

Key Points

  • Aesthetic argument enhances the moral argument for God's existence, suggesting close ties between beauty and goodness.
  • Kant's perspective indicates that beauty may be more than subjective, positively linking to moral considerations.
  • The evolving discourse on Kant positions him favorably for aesthetic theodicy, rather than as an adversary.
  • The discussion offers insights into how beauty and morality could jointly bolster arguments for divine existence.

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Baggett et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b35454b1d3bfb60e9f77https://doi.org/10.1093/9780197607169.005.0001
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