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The aim is to explore the implications of divine foreknowledge on divine freedom within perfect being theology.

February 27, 2026Open Access

The Plantingian Trilemma

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Examines the challenge of divine freedom in philosophy of religion, suggesting implications for understanding God’s nature.

The aim is to explore the implications of divine foreknowledge on divine freedom within perfect being theology.
Develops a formal argument based on Plantinga's definitions.
Examines responses to the problem of foreknowledge, including non-causal defense and Molinism.
Analyzes the implications of each response on divine freedom.
Argues that none of the standard responses preserve divine freedom.
Identifies a trilemma involving infallible self-knowledge and libertarian freedom.
Highlights the necessity for further exploration of the issue.

Jazz Maurizzi (2026) studied this question.

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