Abstract:
In recent years, William J. Abraham has suggested the creation of a new subdiscipline for
examining the epistemology of theology. This article provides an overview of this proposal,
highlighting some of the philosophical concepts, such as ‘Aristotelian epistemic fit’ and
particularism, that Abraham drew upon when formulating this approach. It then proceeds to
an examination of Abraham’s application of these ideas to his preferred theological scheme,
canonical theism. Limitations and challenges to Abraham’s position are discussed as well as
ways in which weaknesses in his approach might be addressed.
