A Careful and Strict Inquiry Into the Modern Prevailing Notions of That Freedom of the Will

""A Careful and Strict Inquiry into the Modern Prevailing Notions of that Freedom of the Will"" is a philosophical treatise written by the American theologian and preacher, Jonathan Edwards. The book was first published in 1754 and is considered one of Edwards' most important works. In this book, Edwards presents a detailed critique of the prevailing notions of human free will that were popular during his time. He argues that the traditional understanding of free will, which asserts that humans have the power to choose their actions freely, is flawed and inconsistent with the Christian doctrine of predestination. Edwards contends that human beings are not truly free in the sense that they are able to make choices that are completely independent of their nature and circumstances. Instead, he argues that our choices are determined by a complex interplay of various factors, including our genetic makeup, upbringing, and environment. Throughout the book, Edwards draws upon his extensive knowledge of philosophy, theology, and science to support his arguments. He also engages with the ideas of other prominent thinkers of his time, including John Locke and David Hume. Overall, ""A Careful and Strict Inquiry into the Modern Prevailing Notions of that Freedom of the Will"" is a thought-provoking and challenging work that continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.