Theodicy - From a Logical Point of View

The book aims to prove that the existence of evil is not inconsistent with God's omniscience, omnipotence, and benevolence by unmasking logical fallacies and formulating God's attributes in an axiomatic system. It provides a consistency proof for the system using a model.

Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2021
Publisher: Peter Lang AG

The book aims to challenge the notion that the existence of evil contradicts the attributes of God's omniscience, omnipotence, and benevolence. It accomplishes this by exposing various claims as either logical fallacies or based on false assumptions. Furthermore, the author develops an axiomatic system that defines God's attributes of omniscience, omnipotence, and benevolence, as well as the existence of ten types of evil. This system is designed to demonstrate that these attributes are compatible with the existence of evil without leading to any inconsistency.

The author provides a consistency proof for the entire axiomatic system using a model that satisfies all the axioms and theorems. This proof demonstrates that the attributes of God are compatible with the fact of evil's existence, providing a robust defense against the claim that they are mutually exclusive.

Through this comprehensive exploration, the book offers a profound understanding of the relationship between God's attributes and the existence of evil, challenging preconceived notions and providing a more nuanced and coherent perspective on this complex topic.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783631852279
Edition number: New ed