Document Type : Original Article

Authors

• Tahameh Ansarian ¹
• Narges Nazarnejad ²

¹ Al-Zahra University graduate student

² Al-Zahra University, Faculty of Theology, Department of Philosophy

Abstract

Nancy Murphy is an American philosopher and theologian, who attempts to use quantum physics to propose a new account of divine action in the world. She believes that any theory of divine action in the world would be acceptable if consistent with both science and theology. Murphy uses bottom-up causation to explain her view about God’s action. She believes that God is a hidden variable. As a result she explains God’s action, appealing to indeterminacy at the quantum level. She believes that there are no accidental events at the quantum level, and God’s actions don’t violate the laws of nature. In the present research, presenting a careful explanation of Nancy Murphy's view, we discuss and examine the criticisms presented against her approach.

Keywords

• Divine Action
• Kenotic Divine Action
• Bottom-up Causation
• Quantum Physics
• Nancy Murphy