Natural Theology, Duns Scotus and the a priori Deduction of the Trinity.

Journal title RIVISTA DI STORIA DELLA FILOSOFIA
Author/s Olivier Boulnois
Publishing Year 2021 Issue 2021/4 Language Italian
Pages 29 P. 613-641 File size 263 KB
DOI 10.3280/SF2021-004002
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In his theological work, Duns Scotus proposes a metaphysical demonstration of the Trinity. He produces an a priori deduction of the Trinitarian emanations, without referring to Holy Scripture or even mentioning the names of the three Persons. Scotus’ demonstration represents an essential moment in the history of natural theology. It is therefore necessary to define its status and meaning: Is this a pure treatise on the understanding of faith? Does this treatise offer a purely rational demonstration? How does it relate to metaphysical speculation? We will see that, paradoxically, these three questions are answered in the affirmative. Scotus’ treatise belongs to faith, rational demonstration and metaphysics.

Keywords: Duns Scotus, Trinity, natural theology, history of metaphysics.

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Olivier Boulnois, La teologia naturale, Duns Scoto e la deduzione a priori della Trinità in "RIVISTA DI STORIA DELLA FILOSOFIA" 4/2021, pp 613-641, DOI: 10.3280/SF2021-004002