Divine Providence: The Molinist Account (Cornell Studies in the Philosophy of Religion)
"This exposition is clear and full, measured and well-oiled."—Religious Studies"In this book, Flint systematically articulates and defends Molinism . . . and the result is a rigorous, clear treatment. . . . I recommend this book very highly to specialists in the field."—Charles Taliaferro, The Journal of Religion, October 1999"Thomas Flint, a leading proponent of 'Molinism', has written a stimulating exposition and defense of middle knowledge. . . . His are the arguments that anyone involved in the debate over Molinism will now have to engage, while even readers with little interest in divine providence may find the book worth studying just for its insights into explanatory priority, counterfactual power, and similar topics of general interest."—David P. Hunt, International Journal for the Philosophy of Religion"Divine Providence is the only full-scale treatment of Molinism to have appeared in recent years. . . . It tackles Molinism directly and at length. It is written with great clarity, and it gives one a good idea of what can reasonably be argued for given its basic thesis. Those who want get a sense of how modern-day Molinists might wish to defend themselves today have nothing better to read at the moment."—Brian Davies, American Catholic Quarterly, Autumn 1999"I am very impressed with Flint's discussion. He does an extraordinary job of setting forth clearly the Molinist metaphysical perspective and defending the engine that drives this system—God's middle knowledge—from attack. In fact his discussion of middle knowledge and the intricate interesting philosophical issues this concept continues to generate in current, mainstream philosophy of religion is, I believe, the best to date. . . . Flint's book remains required reading for any serious philosopher of religion or philosophical theologian."—David Basinger, The Philosophical Review, April 2000"In an exceptionally engaging, clear, and ingenious book, Thomas P. Flint appeals to divine middle knowledge to present and defend an account of divine providence. In the process he mounts a sustained development and defense of the doctrine of middle knowledge."—Edward Wierenga, Philosophia Christi, Vol. 13, No. 1"Divine Providence is a remarkable book that should quickly earn its place as the leading authoritative contemporary exposition and defense of Molinism."—William Hasker, author of God, Time, and Knowledge