The Problem of Evil
A Reader
1. Auflage Oktober 2000
432 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-0-631-22014-5
John Wiley & Sons
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This Reader brings together primary sources from philosophy,
theology and literature to chart the many and changing ways evil
has been approached and understood, and to examine the diverse
implications it has had for belief and unbelief.
* * Will fill a major gap in the publishing market.
* Provides primary source readings for courses on religion and
evil.
* A key issue in religious thought - this book will change the
way the subject is taught.
* Author is one of the brightest young religious philosophers in
America.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction: Responding to Evils.
How to Use this Book.
Part I: Beginnings.
Part II: Before Theodicy.
Part III: The Rise of Theodicy.
Part IV: Beyond Optimism.
Part V: The 20th Century.
Index.
Introduction: Responding to Evils.
How to Use this Book.
Part I: Beginnings.
Part II: Before Theodicy.
Part III: The Rise of Theodicy.
Part IV: Beyond Optimism.
Part V: The 20th Century.
Index.
"The greatest strength of the reader, apart from the sheer number of selections, is the impressive variety of approaches. This richness of variety lends a particular grace to the volume, making for lively and engaging reading. The volume will prove a valuable reference tool for both student and specialist, and its usefulness is significantly enhanced by the detailed Person, Subject and Scripture indices." The Reformed Theological Review
"Mark Larrimore of the Centre for Human Values at Princeton University has chosen the extracts judiciously and imaginatively and provided short introductions to each of them together with suggestions for further reading. Those students who work carefully through this reader should gain a much more nuanced understanding of this ancient dilemma." Theological Book Review
"Mark Larrimore of the Centre for Human Values at Princeton University has chosen the extracts judiciously and imaginatively and provided short introductions to each of them together with suggestions for further reading. Those students who work carefully through this reader should gain a much more nuanced understanding of this ancient dilemma." Theological Book Review
Mark Larrimore is Assistant Professor of Religion and Preceptor at the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University. He is currently completing a study on the ethics of Leibniz's Theodicy.