A Randomness-Based Theodicy for Evolutionary Evils
We develop and knit together several theodicies in order to find a more complete picture of why certain forms of (nonhuman) animal suffering might be permitted by a perfect being. We focus on an especially potent form of the problem of evil, which arises from considering why a perfectly good, wise,...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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[2017]
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Zygon
Year: 2017, Volume: 52, Issue: 4, Pages: 984-1004 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Evolution
/ Animals
/ Suffering
/ Theodicy
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| RelBib Classification: | AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism NBC Doctrine of God NBD Doctrine of Creation |
| Further subjects: | B
autonomy of creation
B Theodicy B Randomness B Evolution B problem of evil B Animal Suffering B Chance |
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