Divine simplicity and the eternal truths in Descartes (original) (raw)

This paper examines René Descartes's concept of Divine Simplicity (DDS) and its implications for the Creation Doctrine. It contrasts Descartes's motivations for DDS with those of Thomas Aquinas and analyzes Descartes's theory of distinctions necessary to comprehend DDS. The paper ultimately argues against the radical interpretation of DDS, advocating for a more moderate view while maintaining that even this moderated DDS is sufficient to support the argument that eternal truths are created by God.