Abstract
Some argue that the doctrines of classical theism and of the Trinity are logically or metaphysically incompatible. I argue that they are not only consistent but that an excellent set of reasons for holding classical theism—reasons drawn from experiences of beauty—also support aspects of the doctrine of the Trinity. I first sum up some ways that the experience of beauty has been described by the Platonic and scholastic traditions, and how those traditions have metaphysically explained beauty. In particular, beauty reveals each being to be both unified and multiple. Then, I consider three ways to reason from beauty, as described and explained in this tradition, to the existence of the classical theist God. But these same reasons, based on experiences of beauty, show that God must be at least three persons. After showing that the God of classical theism must be at least three persons, I consider which versions of Trinitarian doctrine are compatible with my conclusions.
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