""The Problem of Evil"" by St. Thomas Aquinas is a philosophical treatise that explores the issue of evil in the world and its relationship to God. Aquinas, a renowned theologian and philosopher, addresses the question of how a benevolent and all-powerful God can allow evil to exist. He argues that evil is not a positive force but rather the absence of good, and that God allows evil to exist in order to bring about a greater good. Aquinas also discusses the nature of free will and how it relates to the problem of evil. He ...
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""The Problem of Evil"" by St. Thomas Aquinas is a philosophical treatise that explores the issue of evil in the world and its relationship to God. Aquinas, a renowned theologian and philosopher, addresses the question of how a benevolent and all-powerful God can allow evil to exist. He argues that evil is not a positive force but rather the absence of good, and that God allows evil to exist in order to bring about a greater good. Aquinas also discusses the nature of free will and how it relates to the problem of evil. He concludes that while evil exists in the world, it does not negate the existence of a loving and just God. This book is a seminal work in the field of philosophy and theology and continues to influence contemporary discussions on 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.
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