The Problem of Evil by St. Thomas Aquinas is a philosophical treatise that explores the issue of evil in the world and its compatibility with the existence of an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good God. Aquinas examines the nature of evil, its causes, and how it can be reconciled with the belief in a benevolent God. He argues that evil is not a positive entity but rather a privation of good, and that God allows evil to exist in order to bring about a greater good. The book also delves into the concepts of free will and ...
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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 compatibility with the existence of an all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good God. Aquinas examines the nature of evil, its causes, and how it can be reconciled with the belief in a benevolent God. He argues that evil is not a positive entity but rather a privation of good, and that God allows evil to exist in order to bring about a greater good. The book also delves into the concepts of free will and divine providence, and how they relate to the problem of evil. Aquinas draws on the teachings of Aristotle and Christian theology to provide a comprehensive analysis of this complex issue. The Problem of Evil is a seminal work in the field of philosophy and theology, and continues to be studied and debated by scholars and thinkers to this day.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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