Single Idea 23333

[catalogued under 16. Persons / F. Free Will / 2. Sources of Free Will]

Full Idea

There is no doubt that the notion of a free will found almost universal acceptance owing to the influence of Christianity.

Gist of Idea

The idea of free will achieved universal acceptance because of Christianity

Source

Michael Frede (A Free Will [1997], 07)

Book Reference

Frede,Michael: 'A Free Will' [Univ of California 2011], p.103


A Reaction

This is presumably because a free will not only elevates us above the animals, qualifying us for immortality, but also gives us absolute and ultimate responsibility for our lives, which thus justifies either salvation or damnation.