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Ep. 253: Leibniz on the Problem of Evil (Part One)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Leibniz on Free Will and Evil

This chapter explores Leibniz's philosophical views on free will and the problem of evil, highlighting the interplay between individual actions and the collective whole. It discusses the notion that the presence of evil may be necessary for the emergence of goodness within a greater system, shedding light on the complexities of moral evaluation in varying possible worlds.

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