The Problem of Evil and the Problem of God - Softcover

Phillips, D.Z.

 
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Synopsis

By his own admission this is by far D Z Phillip’s most systematic attempt to discuss the problem of evil. Within the text the author argues that the majority of Anglo-American philosophers of religion who make a distinction between what is called the logical problem of evil and what is known as the practical, emotive or pastoral problem of evil are making false distinction. He argues that the logical is rooted in the practical. He does not intend to offer one 'correct' response to the problem of evil, but to point out the the confusions that are created by reflecting on the logical, conceptual problem in isolation. He advocates that there will always be more than one response to dealing with the problem of evil, but sees it as the job pf philosophers to point out where conceptual confusion arises.

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About the Author

D Z Phillips currently holds the Danforth Chair in Philosophy of Religion at Claremont Graduate University, California and is Professor of Philosophy Emeritus and Rush Rhees Professor Emeritus at the University of Wales, Swansea. As well as currently being engaged in his own writing projects ,D Z Phillips is also the Director of the Rush Rhees and Peter Winch Archives, and editor of the journal 'Philosophical Investigations' and the 'Swansea Series in Philosophy'.

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ISBN 10:  0800637755 ISBN 13:  9780800637750
Publisher: Fortress Press, 2005
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