The problem of evil: a defence of the eipcurean position

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dc.contributor.advisorMacIntosh, Jack J.
dc.contributor.authorWetmore, Nycole Lorraine
dc.date.accessioned2017-12-18T22:30:17Z
dc.date.available2017-12-18T22:30:17Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 121-127en
dc.description.abstractEpicurus first clearly set out the logical problem of evil, challenging the idea that God can be omnipotent, omniscient, and omnibenevolent, given suffering. Various philosophers attempt to solve the problem by denying evil, presenting a theodicy, or accepting a diminished deity. In this thesis, I analyze the efficacy of theodical attempts. I argue that there are no successful attempts that do not dilute at least one of the attributes. Among others, I discuss the views of Malebranche, whose theodicy compromises God's omnipotence; those of Bayle, which undermine God's benevolence; and various free-will 'solutions' which dilute or destroy omniscience. Finally, I consider another way of solving the problem, which is to accept a 'diminished deity', and discuss whether such an approach is successful. I conclude that there are no indefeasible theodicies, which ultimately suggests that the problem of evil remains a strong indication that there is no God.
dc.format.extentiv, 127 leaves ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationWetmore, N. L. (2012). The problem of evil: a defence of the eipcurean position (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4695en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/4695
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/105696
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
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dc.titleThe problem of evil: a defence of the eipcurean position
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplinePhilosophy
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts (MA)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 2097 627942969
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