The Concept and Nature of God
Philosophy · Year 13 · Metaphysics of God: Concept and Existence · 1.º Período

The Concept and Nature of God

Students examine the traditional divine attributes, including omniscience, omnipotence, and supreme goodness. They will analyse the logical coherence of these concepts and potential paradoxes.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA A-Level Philosophy 7172: 3.2.1.1 The concept and nature of 'God'DfE Philosophy AS and A-level subject content: Metaphysics of God

About This Topic

Students examine the traditional divine attributes, including omniscience, omnipotence, and supreme goodness. They will analyse the logical coherence of these concepts and potential paradoxes.

Key Questions

  1. What does it mean for a being to be omnipotent?
  2. Can an omniscient God coexist with human free will?
  3. Is the concept of a supremely good being logically coherent?

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