Donald Wayne Viney (born February 13, 1953) is an American philosopher, professor, translator, bibliographer, and author known for his work in the philosophy of religion, process philosophy, and metaphysics. He is a professor of philosophy at Pittsburg State University in Kansas and has published widely on topics related to theology, ethics, and religious philosophy. Viney is a scholar of Charles Hartshorne and Jules Lequyer, whom he regards as key influences on his approach to philosophical issues such as the existence of God and human freedom.[1]
Early Life and Education
editDonald Viney was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and pursued his undergraduate studies at Colorado State University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1977. He continued his education at the University of Oklahoma, earning a Master of Arts in 1979 and a Ph.D. in philosophy in 1982. His doctoral work laid the foundation for his later focus on process thought and the philosophy of religion, particularly through the ideas of Charles Hartshorne, whom he studied extensively during his academic career. [2]
Philosophy and Publications
editViney’s work centers on process philosophy and the philosophy of religion, particularly through a neoclassical theistic lens. His 1985 book, Charles Hartshorne and the Existence of God, explores Hartshorne’s six arguments for the existence of God, offering a critical analysis of Hartshorne's metaphysical and theistic framework. This work serves as an accessible presentation of Hartshorne’s complex ideas. The text engages with various classical arguments for God’s existence, including cosmological and ontological proofs. [3]
Viney has also worked on translating and analyzing the works of the French philosopher Jules Lequyer. His translation and commentary in Jules Lequyer's Abel and Abel (1999) provides insight into Lequyer’s philosophical contributions and includes an biography Viney authored to contextualize Lequyer's life and thought. [4]
Music and Other Interests
editOutside his academic pursuits, Viney is also a musician and singer-songwriter. He integrates his philosophical interests into his music, drawing on themes from thinkers such as Teilhard de Chardin and Whitehead. His musical compositions often explore philosophical and theological themes, providing an artistic outlet for his scholarly interests. [5]
References
edit- ^ "Donald (Don) Viney". Center for Open & Relational Theology. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "Viney, Donald Wayne 1953- | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ Haight, David F. (1986-01-01). "Charles Hartshorne and the existence of God, by Donald Wayne Viney". International Journal for Philosophy of Religion. 20 (1): 49–53. doi:10.1007/BF00136707. ISSN 1572-8684.
- ^ Viney, Donald (1997-04-01). "Jules Lequyer and the Openness of God". Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers. 14 (2): 212–235. doi:10.5840/faithphil19971421. ISSN 0739-7046.
- ^ Viney, Donald (2017-01-26). "Philosophy in a Different Key: My Philosophy in Song". Faculty Submissions.