Blake Ostler

Blake Thomas Ostler, born in 1957 in Murray, Utah, is an American philosopher, theologian, and lawyer. He served a mission in Milan, Italy, from 1977 to 1979 and later married Christine Edwards. Ostler earned his BA in philosophy and BS in psychobiology from Brigham Young University in 1981, graduating with honors. He received his JD from the University of Utah in 1985, also with honors. As a practicing attorney, Ostler specializes in education law, commercial litigation, franchise law, construction law, property and development law, employment law, and intellectual property. He and his wife also completed a Spanish-speaking mission in Utah, assisting immigrants. Ostler has published widely on Mormon philosophy in various academic journals and is best known for his "Exploring Mormon Thought" series, which delves into the attributes of God, soteriology, the nature of God and gods, and the problem of evil from a Mormon perspective. He also explores spiritual knowledge, epistemology, and the mind-body problem within the Latter-day Saint tradition. Ostler views the Book of Mormon as a modern expansion of an ancient source, translated through divine means. He currently practices law in Salt Lake City.