Abstract

The aim of this work is to elaborate the elements of a doctrine of providence in the light of a modern conception of temporality. It consists of four parts. Part I is a detailed analysis of Whitehead’s concept of time and Part II an analysis of Heidegger’s view. In Part III, the two are compared, and important points of agreement are drawn out. Part IV presents the working out of the doctrine of providence in the light of the concept of time that has emerged in the first three parts. The index is restricted to proper names. The author writes