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Explores the classic problem of evil through the lens of optimism and pessimism, from ancient thought to modern philosophy.
This concise study surveys how different thinkers have understood suffering, the meaning of life, and the hope offered by faith. It traces ideas from Schopenhauer and Kant to Christianity, classical Greece, and Leibniz, showing how each view tackles the question of why there is pain and how belief can shape our outlook.
- Clear explanations of major philosophical positions on evil, happiness, and the good life.
- Connections between ancient, medieval, and modern thought, with emphasis on how beliefs influence ethics and faith.
- Plain language discussions of key terms and ideas, with a focus on the practical implications for living.
- A frame for understanding how optimism has evolved in philosophy and theology.
Ideal for readers of philosophy, theology, or intellectual history who want a structured, accessible overview of the problem of evil and its proposed solutions.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a philosophical inquiry into the origins of evil. Exploring the ideas of Western religious and philosophical thought, the author traces the development of the concept of evil from its roots in ancient Persian and Egyptian religion through to the ideas of Greek philosophers and early Christian thinkers. The book also examines the way that evil has been framed and understood in later philosophies such as Gnosticism, Neo-Platonism, and the ideas of thinkers such as Jacob Bohme and Schopenhauer. This is a measured and well-researched examination of the ways that human beings have thought about the nature of evil, and its profound significance for how we understand our place in the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333855192_0
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