The Problem of Evil: Evaluating Theodicies
The Problem of Evil assumes that evil would not exist If God Is a) all-powerful, b) all knowing, and c)good. Evaluate two of the theodicies to “The Problem of Evil” topic presented in Chapter 3: two kinds of evil, denial of evil, the least of evil, the aesthetic solution, the free-will solution, and the justice in the afterlife solution. A theodicy is a response to Problem of Evil that justifies God (this is what the Greek word “theodicy” means) in allowing evil to exist Do you think either or both of the responses you chose overcome.) some particular component of ‘The Problem of Evil. as it is articulated in the chapter, for example, does it overcome the claim that God is not all powergl, or Me claim that God is not all knowing or Me claim that God is not good, If so, which component.) is overcome and how? Be as clear as possible.
In addition to chapter 3, watch this video: The Problem of Evil
Always cite the textbook (Solomon and Higgins, page number).