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Pantheism's conception of God can be consistent with the notion of a perfect being, contrary to the claims of Perfect Being Theism. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The central aim is to analyze whether pantheism can accommodate the concept of God as perfect, contrary to Perfect Being Theism.

March 5, 2026The Philosophical Quarterly

Can pantheism’s God be perfect?

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TOThomas OberleUniversity of Alberta

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This analysis challenges the view that pantheism's God cannot be perfect, suggesting alternative conceptions of divinity.

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The central aim is to analyze whether pantheism can accommodate the concept of God as perfect, contrary to Perfect Being Theism.
Evaluate the principles of Perfect Being Theism regarding God's nature and distinctness from the cosmos.
Examine the implications of pantheism on the conception of God's perfection.
Argue against the necessity of ontological distinctness for God's perfection.
Perfect Being Theism does not necessarily require God to be distinct from the cosmos.
Pantheism can develop a coherent concept of God that aligns with the notion of perfection.
The challenge posed by Perfect Being Theism to pantheism is less formidable than previously thought.

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Thomas Oberle (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91d6dd6127c7a504c01fc https://doi.org/10.1093/pq/pqag010

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