Mr. Paul Lachance

Instructor

Theology

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, New Hampshire

USA

plachanc@anselm.edu

 

“Fate and the Knowledge of Future Contingents: What Did Cassie Know?”

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In “Fate and the Knowledge of Future Contingents: What Did Cassie Know?” Paul Lachance will begin our session with the specific case of Cassie Newton in the episode “Help” (7.04). Drawing on categories from the Christian philosopher Boethius, Paul will develop a notion of divine providence that deepens our understanding of Cassie’s foreknowledge and avoids a strictly deterministic view of her fate.