The Problem of Evil (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169173422)

The Problem of Evil by St. Thomas Aquinas is a philosophical treatise that explores the existence of evil in the world and its compatibility with the belief in a benevolent God. Aquinas, a prominent medieval philosopher and theologian, presents his arguments through a series of questions and answers, drawing from his extensive knowledge of Aristotelian philosophy and Christian theology.The book begins with an exploration of the nature of evil, distinguishing between moral evil (such as sin and wrongdoing) and natural evil (such as disease and natural disasters). Aquinas then considers the traditional arguments for the existence of God, including the cosmological and teleological arguments, and examines whether the existence of evil is compatible with these arguments.Throughout the book, Aquinas engages with the ideas of other philosophers and theologians, including Augustine and Aristotle. He also draws on his own insights to argue that evil is not a positive reality, but rather a privation or lack of goodness. He contends that God allows evil to exist in the world as a means of bringing about greater good, and that the existence of evil does not contradict the belief in a benevolent God.The Problem of Evil is a rigorous and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most enduring philosophical and theological questions. It remains a significant work in the history of Western thought and continues to influence contemporary discussions of the problem of evil.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: St. Thomas Aquinas Philosophical Texts, by St. Thomas Aquinas . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766140032.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: St Thomas Aquinas
ISBN-10: 116917342X
ISBN-13: 9781169173422
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 26
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.25d