In our fourth episode on divine providence we explain how our omni-instrumentality model understands free will, as well as the relationship between our freedom and God’s control.

00:00 - Introduction and recap

01:47 - What are free will and choice?

10:24 - Is there freedom to choose bad things and freedom in heaven?

23:33 - Getting at divine providence indirectly through isomorphism/analogy

26:54 - The analogy of cooperation

40:05 - How does God control our free will?

41:30 - Dealing with mystery in a principled way

46:30 - Conclusion

Works mentioned in this episode (or on topics discussed):

- Sebastian Walshe, “Predestination: Some Questions and Misconceptions”, https://www.thomasaquinas.edu/sites/default/files/media/file/2008-walshe.pdf

- Steven J Jensen, Sin: A Thomistic Psychology, https://www.amazon.com/dp/0813230330

- Eleonore Stump, “Augustine on Free Will”, https://tinyurl.com/4n2w9wj8

- Eleonore Stump, “Sanctification, Hardening of the Heart, and Frankfurt’s Concept of Free Will”, https://philarchive.org/archive/STUSHO

- Roland’s blog post series: https://thinkingthoughtout.com/larger-projects/omni-instrumentality/

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