Key terms for problem of evil

Question 1

What is the difference between Deductive and inductive arguments?

Answer 1

Deductive = The argument is certainly true
If the parts of an argument are true it is logically impossible for the conclusion to be false.

Inductive = The argument is probably true.
They provide support for the conclusion

Question 2

What is Moral evil

Answer 2

Evil acts committed by people
(Torture/Murder)

Question 3

What is Natural evil

Answer 3

Suffering as a result of natural processes.
(Earthquakes - natural disasters)

Question 4

What is a first order good/evil

Answer 4

Good = Pleasure

Evil = Pain

Question 5

What is second order good/evil

Answer 5

Good= Bravery/compassione

Evil = Cruelty/Torture

Question 6

What does second order try to do from First order?

Answer 6

Second order tries to maximise first order.

So Being compassionate tries to maximise pleasure.
Being cruel tries to maximise pain.

Question 7

What is epistemic distance ?

Answer 7

The distance between humans and God