An Bledsoe, Albert Taylor 1809-1877 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "An Examination of President Edwards' Inquiry into the Freedom of the Will" by Albert Taylor Bledsoe is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work critically engages with Jonathan Edwards' ideas on moral necessity and free will, exploring the foundations and implications of these philosophical concepts. Bledsoe aims to dispute Edwards' assertions about the relationship between volition, motive, and moral agency, arguing for a more nuanced understanding of free will that diverges from determinism. The opening of the treatise presents Bledsoe’s approach to critically assess Edwards' "Inquiry" without bias, emphasizing his intent to uncover the truth regarding the nature of the will. He identifies the central question of Edwards' work—what determines the will—and clarifies the definitions of key terms like "volition" and "motive." Bledsoe critiques the assumption that motives serve simply as causes for volition, arguing that such a perspective leads to logical inconsistencies, including the potential for an infinite regress of causes. He also outlines his intent to disentangle the ideas of moral necessity and freedom, suggesting that a deeper examination of consciousness and the role of the mind is crucial for understanding human agency. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-04-12 Produced by Keith G Richardson Original publication data not identified Free will and determinism Edwards, Jonathan, 1703-1758. Freedom of the will BT Original publication data not identified 31014807 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35839 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35839 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133822.0 35839