Summary
Summary Evil and Suffering notes
- Course
- Institution
Short evil and suffering notes
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
hraff123
Content preview
Evil and SufferingWhat is evil?
There are 2 types of evil:
Natural Evil: evil caused by the natural world, evil which
humans have limited control over
Hurricanes, Tsunami, Earthquakes, Disease, Famine
Moral Evil: evil directly or indirectly caused by humans- usually
the result of immorality
Adultery, Neglect, Murder, Theft, Abuse, War
Sometimes evils are less defined and can be considered to
arch into both these categories.
Views of evil
The absence of Good- a privation
Original sin- a tendency towards evil
Satan “the accuser”- appears a number of times in scripture-
exorcisms held today
Spiritual forces: Ephesians 6:12 (Paul)
Damaged mind- a physiological phenomenon
Epicurus, Hume, Mackie, and Rowe
Epicurus outlined this problem in the “logical problem of evil
and Hume and Mackie in the “Inconsistent Triad” (Logical
Problem)- a deductive argument
Here they pointed out that either God does not have one of
these qualities or he simply does not exist since evil clearly
exists.
Rowe deals with the evidential problem- an inductive argument
The Atheist Response
There can be no God= there is evil
If there is a God = he is not worthy of worship
Evil is a brute fact
Evil is the net result of “survival of the fittest”
Evil can be partly defeated if we develop altruism and better
science
How do theists respond to this?
Theodicy: this is the defence for God/ apology despite the
presence of suffering.
There are three main theodicies:
i. Augustinian- soul deciding
ii. Irenaean- soul-making
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller hraff123. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $3.89. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75323 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now