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The Evidential Argument from Evil
Howard-Snyder
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Description for The Evidential Argument from Evil
Paperback. Philosophers and theologians debate whether evidence of evil undermines belief in God. Editor(s): Howard-Snyder, Daniel. Series: Indiana Series in the Philosophy of Religion. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 22. Weight in Grams: 532.
Is evil evidence against the existence of God? Even if God and evil are compatible, it remains hotly contested whether evil renders belief in God unreasonable. The Evidential Argument from Evil presents five classic statements on this issue by eminent philosophers and theologians and places them in dialogue with eleven original essays reflecting new thinking by these and other scholars. The volume focuses on two versions of the argument. The first affirms that there is no reason for God to permit either certain specific horrors or the variety and profusion of undeserved suffering. The second asserts that pleasure and pain, ... Read more
Is evil evidence against the existence of God? Even if God and evil are compatible, it remains hotly contested whether evil renders belief in God unreasonable. The Evidential Argument from Evil presents five classic statements on this issue by eminent philosophers and theologians and places them in dialogue with eleven original essays reflecting new thinking by these and other scholars. The volume focuses on two versions of the argument. The first affirms that there is no reason for God to permit either certain specific horrors or the variety and profusion of undeserved suffering. The second asserts that pleasure and pain, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Indiana Series in the Philosophy of Religion
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN, United States
ISBN
9780253210289
SKU
V9780253210289
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About Howard-Snyder
DANIEL HOWARD-SNYDER is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Seattle Pacific University.
Reviews for The Evidential Argument from Evil
Recommended for use in an undergraduate or graduate course in the philosophy of religion. - Religious Studies Review ... all of the essays here are of excellent quality and are generally representative of the best recent arguments on the topic... Although several of the essays are very challenging and not for the beginner, the book as a whole provides ... Read more