JOURNAL ARTICLE
Against God of the truth-value gaps.
Published In: Analysis, 2024, v. 84, n. 3. P. 516 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Parent, T 3 of 3
Abstract
This article critically examines the proposal by Beall and Cotnoir (B&C) that statements like "God can create an unliftable stone" represent truth-value gaps—propositions that are neither true nor false—in addressing the classical paradox challenging divine omnipotence. The author argues that B&C’s approach leads to a "revenge paradox," showing that whether God can or cannot avoid such gaps, God's power appears limited. While B&C might respond by claiming it is impossible for God to avoid these gaps (akin to logical impossibilities), this aligns with Aquinas’s traditional solution that omnipotence excludes logically impossible tasks. Consequently, the article concludes that B&C’s gappy solution either fails or is redundant, as Aquinas’s approach sufficiently resolves the paradox without invoking truth-value gaps.
Additional Information
- Source:Analysis. 2024/07, Vol. 84, Issue 3, p516
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Literature and Writing
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0003-2638
- DOI:10.1093/analys/anad090
- Accession Number:180255407
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