The Problem of Evil (Key Concepts in Philosophy)

The Problem of Evil (Key Concepts in Philosophy)

The most forceful philosophical objections to belief in God arise from the existence of evil. Bad things happen in the world and it is not clear how this is compatible with the existence of an all-powerful and perfectly loving being. Unsurprisingly then, philosophers have formulated powerful arguments for atheism based on the existence of apparently unjustified suffering. These arguments give expression to what we call the problem of evil.

This volume is an engaging introduction to the philosophical problem of evil. Daniel Speak provides a clear overview of the main lines of reasoning in this debate and argues for the defensibility of theistic belief in the face of evil. He fleshes out the distinction between theodicy and defense and guides the reader through the logical, evidential, and hiddenness versions of the problem. In an accessible and beautifully written account, Speak describes the central issues surrounding the problem of evil in a way that clarifies both the complex reasoning and specialised terminology of the topic.

The Problem of Evil is an ideal introduction to contemporary debates over one of the most gripping perennial questions. Read either on its own or alongside the primary materials it deftly covers, students and scholars will find this volume a terrific resource for understanding the challenges to religious belief raised by evil.
Country USA
Brand Polity
Manufacturer Polity
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780745664071
ReleaseDate 2014-10-03
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780745664071

Country	USA
Brand	Polity
Manufacturer	Polity
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780745664071
ReleaseDate	2014-10-03
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780745664071

The Problem of Evil (Key Concepts in Philosophy)

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