Anne Conway
Christia Mercer, Olivia Branscum
May 11, 2023 DOI: 10.4324/9781315450001-40 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Citations | 1 |
| Key points | Argues that Conway's accounts of emanation, panpsychism, and vitalism regarding Creation are closely tied to her doctrine of the universal perfectibility of creatures, and explores the relations among these three notions. |
Abstract
This paper introduces Conway’s metaphysical system and the relevant puzzles found therein, focusing particularly on her account of the three substances: God, Logos, and Creation. It proceeds in three steps, considering in turn each of the three substances. In particular, the paper focuses on Conway’s account of emanation, and her consequent panpsychism and vitalism (with respect to the Creation, or third substance). Both her panpsychism and vitalism are tied closely with her account of the universal perfectibility of creatures. So, the final section of the paper explores the relation between these three notions.