The Divine Knowledge in Relation to Determinism in the Philosophy of Avicenna

Two major views attempt to solve the problem of predestination and human free will: a 'predestinarian view' and a 'deterministic perspective'. The first view emphasizes on God's direct intervention in the creation of existents. The second view is based on Aristotelian idea which states that destiny (qadar) and the determination of all existents are basically due to their inherent natures rather than being dependent on the occasionalistic inference of the deity. This article, however, will limit its discussion to a determinism of Avicenna only. This paper will also provide major works of Avicenna, then the explanation and evaluation of Avicenna's view of God's knowledge.