Philosophy 2 Flashcards
What are the two types of evil discussed in the context of the problem of evil?
Moral and natural
Moral evil is caused by free will agents, while natural evil is caused by nature.
Who is associated with the classical logical problem of evil?
Epicurus
Epicurus is known for articulating the problem of suffering.
What is J. L. Mackie’s contribution to the problem of evil?
The inconsistent triad
Mackie’s modern development focuses on the nature of the problem of evil.
What do William Rowe and Gregory S. Paul highlight in their discussions on suffering?
Intense human and animal suffering; premature deaths
They provide examples of the extent of suffering in the world.
What is the Augustinian type theodicy’s view on evil?
Evil as a consequence of sin
It posits that evil is a privation resulting from the fall of human beings.
What challenges are posed to Augustinian type theodicies?
Validity of Genesis accounts; scientific error; moral contradictions; chaos from perfect order
Challenges include the biological impossibility of human descent from a single pair and contradictions regarding an omnibenevolent God.
What is the Irenaean type theodicy’s main concept?
Vale of soul-making
This theodicy suggests humans are created imperfectly to grow and develop.
What challenges are associated with Irenaean type theodicies?
Concept of universal salvation; use of suffering by omnibenevolent God; unequal distribution of suffering
Critics argue that the use of suffering as a tool contradicts the nature of a loving God.
Fill in the blank: The classical form of the problem of evil raises questions about _______.
God’s existence
The problem challenges the compatibility of God’s attributes with the existence of evil.
True or False: Augustinian type theodicies are viewed as relevant in the 21st century.
False
There is ongoing debate about their relevance in modern contexts.
What is the main focus of the analysis and evaluation in this theme?
The effectiveness of the problem of evil arguments
Discussions will include the relevance and success of various theodicies.
What are the two types of evil discussed in the context of the problem of evil?
Moral and natural
Moral evil is caused by free will agents, while natural evil is caused by nature.
Who is associated with the classical logical problem of evil?
Epicurus
Epicurus is known for articulating the problem of suffering.
What is J. L. Mackie’s contribution to the problem of evil?
The inconsistent triad
Mackie’s modern development focuses on the nature of the problem of evil.
What do William Rowe and Gregory S. Paul highlight in their discussions on suffering?
Intense human and animal suffering; premature deaths
They provide examples of the extent of suffering in the world.
