Horrendous Evils and the Goodness of God (Hardcover)

Adams argues that much of the discussion in analytic philosophy or religion over the last forty years has offered too narrow an understanding of the problem. The ground rules accepted for the discussion have usually led philosophers to avert their gaze from the worst "horrendous" evils and their devastating impact on human lives. They have agreed to debate the issue on the basis of religion-neutral values, and have focused on morals, an approach that -- Adams claims -- is inadequate for formulating and solving the problem of horrendous evils. She emphasizes instead the fruitfulness of other evaluative categories such as purity and defilement, honor and shame, and aesthetics.

If redirected, philosophical reflection on evil can, Adams's book demonstrates, provide a valuable approach not only to theories of God and evil but also to pastoral care.

General

Imprint:	Cornell University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Cornell Studies in the Philosophy of Religion
Release date:	June 1999
Authors:	Marilyn McCord Adams
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-8014-3611-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Philosophy of religion > Nature & existence of God Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Philosophy of religion > Nature & existence of God
LSN:	0-8014-3611-7
Barcode:	9780801436116

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