THE CELTIC FRANCISCAN PRESENTS

John Duns Scotus Academy

Discover the Franciscan philosopher of freedom, individuality, and divine love.

“The individual is not an instance of a category. Every being is a unique gift.”

LEARNING PATH

Nine ways into the thought of Scotus

Move from simple questions to deeper metaphysical connections. Each module works independently.

Open each card to see how Scotus connects individuality, freedom, and love.

Select a node to uncover the next layer of Scotus’ worldview.

Rationality Will Freedom Haecceitas

Reflect on your gifts, then see what Scotus would say remains deeper than every description.

You exist. Was your existence necessary?

You have chocolate cake. Can you choose not to eat it?

Scotus: the will is not merely pushed by the strongest desire. At this very moment, more than one act can remain genuinely possible.

NOW ✓ Choice A • Choice B remains possible • Choice C remains possible

Compare two ways of telling the story.

Creation→Fall→Jesus

The Incarnation is often presented primarily as a response to human sin.

Christ↓Creation↓Incarnation↓Redemption

For the Scotist tradition, Christ is first in divine intention. The Incarnation is the crown of creation, not merely an emergency repair.

Choose a category, flip the card, and mark how well you knew it.

Five questions with an explanation after each answer.

The present is not a disposable point between past and future. It is the place where freedom becomes real.

PAST

NOW

FUTURE

The sacred now is where time and eternity meet.