logical problem of evil

Question 1

what is it?

Answer 1

-a priori argument: logical analysis of definitions OB,OP+evil
-(can be a posteriori by experince of evil)
-evil + god of classical theism cannot exist together
-inconsistent traid

Question 2

ancient greek philospher

epicurus

Answer 2

1. Is God willing but not able to prevent evil? Then he isn’t omnipotent
2. Is God is able to prevent evil but not willing? Then he isn’t omnibenevolent
3. If God is both able and willing, then why is there evil?
4. If God is neither able or willing then why call him God?

Question 3

mackie
1917-81

Answer 3

-reformulated epicurus arguement into ‘inconsistent triad’:
god of ct (omnipotent+omnibenevolent) cannot exist if evil exists
-omnipotence, omnibenevolence + evil are inconsistent
-Nothing can exist if there is a being with the power and motivation to eliminate it.

Question 4

can be a posteriori argument

Answer 4

-referencing r experience of evil+drawing conclusion not just god + evil cannot co exist but that since evil does exist god doesnt exist
-we experince evil so god dont exist