The Problem of Divine Justice
Description: The Problem of Divine Justice quiz tests your understanding of the philosophical problem of divine justice, which explores the relationship between God's omnibenevolence, omnipotence, and the existence of evil and suffering in the world. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: philosophy of religion divine justice theodicy evil and suffering |
What is the central question addressed by the problem of divine justice?
Which philosophical approach attempts to explain the existence of evil by arguing that it is a necessary part of a larger, ultimately good plan?
According to the free will defense, how does human freedom contribute to the problem of evil?
What is the main objection to the free will defense?
Which philosopher argued that evil is the privation of good, rather than a positive entity?
According to the soul-making theodicy, what is the purpose of suffering?
What is the main criticism of the soul-making theodicy?
Which philosopher argued that the existence of evil is a necessary consequence of the existence of a finite and imperfect world?
According to the process theodicy, how does suffering contribute to the overall evolution and progress of the universe?
What is the main objection to the process theodicy?
Which philosopher argued that the existence of evil is a mystery that cannot be fully comprehended by human reason?
What is the main criticism of the mystery theodicy?
Which philosopher argued that the problem of divine justice is a pseudo-problem that arises from a misunderstanding of the nature of God?
According to the divine hiddenness argument, what is the main reason why we cannot know whether God exists or not?
What is the main objection to the divine hiddenness argument?