Scholar

Alfred North Whitehead

1861–1947 · Founder of process theology; God has primordial and consequent natures.

Biography

A. N. Whitehead founded process philosophy, in which God and the world are interdependent and God lures creation toward goodness rather than coercing it.

Key Ideas

  • Process theology.
  • Primordial and consequent natures of God.
  • Persuasive, not coercive, power.

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Exam Importance

The key process theologian contrasted with classical theism in Nature of God.