Question one
Give a step-by-step paraphrase of the valid deductive argument that creates the “problem of evil,” as presented in Solomon and Higgins (81-82). Then answer one or more of the following questions:
- How does the “problem of evil” arise out of “the Western conception of God”? (Solomon and Higgins, Handout)
- What is the purpose of this argument? What is it intended to show (Handout)
Question two
- To Kierkegaard, it was pointless or worse to attempt to provide a rational argument for the existence of God.
- To Aquinas, it was very worthwhile to do so. (Handout).
Do you agree with Aquinas or with Kierkegaard? Or do you take a position in between? Why do you take the position you do? Be sure to give clear reasons for your position. Use the arguments of the philosophers we have studied so far to back up your own views.
With out taking a lame picture of the pages the only other thing I can do is give yo the name of the book we are using,
. It is called The BIg Questions: A short introduction to Philosophy by Robert Solomon and Kathleen Higgins. 10 th ediition.
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