Episode 10, the Problem of Evil (Part III)

Welcome to Episode 10 (Part III of III) on the Problem of Evil! In this final instalment on the problem of evil we wrap up our thoughts and play some philosophical ultimatum!

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The file size is large, please be patient whilst the podcast buffers/downloads/attempts to reconcile the existence of an all-loving, all-powerful, all-knowing God with the existence of evil.

Part I. The Problem of Evil (start of Episode 10, (Part I)).

Part II. Theodicies (start of Episode 10, (Part II)).

Part III. The Free Will Defence (34:oo in Episode 10, (Part II)).

Part IV. Further Analysis and Discussion (start of Episode 10, (Part III)).

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Primary Reading:

The Problem of Evil (Stanford Encylopedia of Philosophy)

Preformationism (Wiki)

All the reading can be found in Davies, Philosophy of Religion: a guide and anthology. This includes the reading for Mackie, Augustine, Wolterstorff and McCabe. Click here to find it on Amazon. We highly recommend this book for anyone who is studying or is interested in philosophy of religion (not sponsored).

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Links for Students:

What you need to know for the exam.