Al-Ghazālī & the Ideal of Godlikeness

3 Quarks Daily2/13/2026 – 2/14/2026

Summary

The book discussed by Janne Mattila at Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews explores the question of whether setting God as a moral exemplar is sensible. It suggests that if God is seen as the ultimate standard for goodness, emulating God appears straightforward, as it involves striving to be as good as possible. However, the text indicates that a deeper examination is warranted.

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