This volume offers a reappraisal of a classic text of European philosophy, Leibniz's 'Theodicy'. New essays from leading scholars open a window on the historical context of the work and give close attention to its subtle and enduring philosophical arguments.
In this engaging introductory dialogue, Todd Moody maps the spectrum of philosophical arguments and counterarguments for the existence of God. Structuring colloquial conversations along classical lines, he presents a lively and accessible discussion of issues that are central to…
If God is good and all-powerful, why doesn't He put a stop to the evil in this world? Christians and non-christians alike struggle with the concept of a loving God who allows widespread suffering in this life and never-ending punishment in hell.
Introduction -- I. Worship, religious epistemology and theological jurisprudence. 1. Ibn Taymiyya as a theological jurist -- 2. The centrality of worshipping God alone -- 3. The correspondence of reason and revelation -- 4. On knowing that God Exists and that he alone should be …
Presents a comprehensive study of Muslim jurist Ibn Taymiyya's (d 1328) theodicy of perpetual optimism. This book exposits and analyses his writings on God's justice and wise purpose, divine determination and human agency, the problem of evil, and juristic method in theological …
