The Problem of Evil and the Problem of God
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The Problem of Evil and the Problem of God
Creative and original, D. Z. Phillips's argues that the problem of evil is inextricably linked to our conception of God and that the concept of God in recent philosophy of religion is problematic, even harmful. An ideal text for students of philosophy, religion, or theology.
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9780800637750
- Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
- Pages 304
- Publication Date June 21, 2005
Endorsements
"This is a wonderful book, clearly written, often moving, an exercise in philosophical elucidation that clears the ground for serious engagement with traditional Catholic Christian doctrine and especially the theology of Thomas Aquinas."
— Fergus Kerr, Honorary Fellow in the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh
"'Philosophy has the contemplative task to do justice to different responses to the contingencies of life' fairly sums up D.Z. Phillips' sustained efforts to clarify the muddles into which rational attempts at theodicy inevitably wander, usually by presuming a divinity which must be answerable to us, since theodicy invariably traps itself into feeling responsible to give answers to our conundra regarding human suffering. Phillips rather teaches us how to use reason deftly to elude that trap. Here is a philosophy that prepares the way for genuine theological reflection, without pretending to respond in its own terms."
— David B. Burrell, C.S.C., Hesburgh Chair of Theology & Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
Table of Contents
Introduction: on telling the problem of evil
- Logic and omnipotence
- Logic and God's will
- God's morally insufficient reasons
- The free-will defence Interlude : where do we go from here?
- God unmasked
- Goodbye God
- God, contracts and covenants
- God's absence and presence
- Faith and expectation
- Sacrifice
- Last things