Love and the Necessity of the Trinity: An A Posteriori Argument

Abstract

This article aims to provide an a posteriori argument from love for the Trinity. A reformulation of the argument from love is made by proposing a novel version of the argument that is situated within an objective, empirical, natural theological framework. Reformulating the argument in this specific manner will enable it to ward of an important objection that is often raised against it, and ultimately render this argument of great use in establishing the necessity of the Trinity.

Keywords

• love
• trinity
• necessity
• essentialism
• <i>a priori</i>
• a posteriori