Analysis highlights challenges to divine freedom in Avicenna's philosophy of creating the world.
Key Points
Divine freedom is threatened by the notion that God creates the world from all eternity, implying necessity.
Key evidence reveals that the perception of God’s creative act may challenge his immutability and impassibility.
A discussion addresses Naṣīr al-Dīn Ṭūsī's interpretation to resolve the tension between divine simplicity and divine freedom in Avicenna's work.Discourse on omnirationality suggests God must have reasons for acting, casting doubt on the proposed solution.