James Sterba’s New Argument from Evil
This article addresses the main argument in James Sterba’s book, an argument which claims that the existence of a good God is logically incompatible with the evil in the world. I claim to show that his main premise, MEPRI, is implausible and is not a secure foundation for such an argument.
Main Author: | William Hasker |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Religions |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/1/21 |
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