The Free-Will Defence and Worlds without Moral Evil

Recent debate on the Free-Will Defense and the existence of evil is summarized. Problems are raised for systems that hold to a God who intervenes for the greatest good in every case.

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Published in:International journal for philosophy of religion 1990-04, Vol.27 (1/2), p.1-15
Main Author: Dilley, Frank B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coincidence
Divinity
Evil
Free will
Freedom of choice
History and sciences of religions
Miracles
Morality
Philosophy
Philosophy of religion
Religious freedom
Studies in religion
Theism
Theology
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Summary:Recent debate on the Free-Will Defense and the existence of evil is summarized. Problems are raised for systems that hold to a God who intervenes for the greatest good in every case.
ISSN:0020-7047
1572-8684
DOI:10.1007/BF00137422