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Evil as Privation | Prof. Thomas Ward

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This chapter delves into the classical Christian viewpoint that evil is not a quality in itself but a lack of goodness, referencing influential theologians like Saint Augustine and Saint Thomas Aquinas. The discussion seeks to bridge this historical understanding with modern interpretations of evil, emphasizing that goodness is the core reality of existence.

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