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What does it mean?
Lucretius suggests things can happen by divine will.
In plain terms
Divine will can make things happen.
What can you take from it?
Consider higher agency in events.

Where it applies

  • theological debate
  • natural events
  • personal reflection

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge mystery
  • consider higher causes
  • weigh providence

Questions to consider

  • When do you see divine will at work?
  • How do you balance chance and design?

Another view

It leaves divine agency undefined and untestable.

More from Lucretius

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