Philosophy for the People
A Brief History of the Problem of Evil w/ Dr. Jim Madden
Nov 28, 2023
Dr. Jim Madden discusses the problem of evil and its historical evolution. The podcast covers topics such as the connection between technology and nihilism, animal suffering, co-authoring academic papers, different arguments against the problem of evil, and the concept of skeptical theism. The speakers reflect on personal experiences with pets and express excitement about contributing to the ongoing conversation on this philosophical challenge.
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- The problem of evil consists of two aspects: suffering and failure.
- There are different responses to the problem of evil, including theodicy and skeptical theism.
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Problem of Suffering and Failure
The podcast discusses the problem of suffering and failure as two independent aspects of the problem of evil.
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