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Toward an inclusive conception of eternity
International Journal for Philosophy of Religion Pub Date : 2020-06-30 , DOI: 10.1007/s11153-020-09769-5
William W. Young

Philosophical and theological conceptions of eternity frequently define it through a contrast with time’s transience. These conceptions reflect the widespread influence of Augustine’s idea of eternity, where eternity stands atemporally in opposition to time. Such conceptions are problematic for both divine and human relations to the world. However, the work of Plotinus and Boethius shows that eternity can be conceived more inclusively—as transcending time, but nonetheless including temporal change and dynamism within its presence. This facilitates Boethius’ views of divine knowledge and human freedom in ways that are not available to Augustine. His work demonstrates how an inclusive conception of eternity can reconcile the pursuit of eternal wisdom with a commitment to ethical responsibility within the temporal flow of the world.

中文翻译:

走向包容的永恒概念

永恒的哲学和神学概念经常通过与时间的短暂对比来定义它。这些概念反映了奥古斯丁永恒观念的广泛影响,在这种观念中,永恒与时间相对立。这种观念对于神与人与世界的关系都是有问题的。然而,普罗提诺和波伊修斯的工作表明,永恒可以被更广泛地理解——超越时间,但仍然包括时间的变化和动态。这以奥古斯丁无法获得的方式促进了波伊修斯对神圣知识和人类自由的看法。他的作品展示了包容性的永恒概念如何能够在世界的时间流动中协调对永恒智慧的追求与对道德责任的承诺。
更新日期:2020-06-30
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