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Title:
Theodicy
Essays on the Goodness of God, the Freedom of Man and the Origin of Evil
Note: Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Theodicy" by G.W. Leibniz is a philosophical treatise written in the early 18th century. This work explores the relationship between divine goodness, human freedom, and the existence of evil, presenting arguments aimed at reconciling the apparent contradictions in these concepts. The book represents Leibniz's significant contribution to metaphysics and theology, particularly in understanding the nature of God and the moral order of the universe. The opening of the work sets the stage for a rich exploration of these themes, framing the discussion in the context of theological debates of the time. The introduction touches on Leibniz's philosophical foundations, emphasizing his metaphysical approach that strives to unify various aspects of human experience under a coherent system. It highlights his criticisms of contemporary philosophical positions, especially Cartesian dualism, while positioning his unique concept of pre-established harmony, which suggests a divinely ordained synchronicity among created beings and their experiences. This introduction serves as a gateway to the deeper inquiries that Leibniz poses throughout the text regarding the implications of free will, the nature of good and evil, and God's role in human affairs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm, Freiherr von, 1646-1716
Commentator: Farrer, Austin, 1904-1968
Translator: Huggard, E. M.
EBook No.: 17147
Published: Nov 24, 2005
Downloads: 936
Language: English
Subject: Theism
Subject: Theodicy
Subject: Free will and determinism
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Theodicy
Essays on the Goodness of God, the Freedom of Man and the Origin of Evil
Note: Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by John Hagerson, Juliet Sutherland, Keith Edkins
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Theodicy" by G.W. Leibniz is a philosophical treatise written in the early 18th century. This work explores the relationship between divine goodness, human freedom, and the existence of evil, presenting arguments aimed at reconciling the apparent contradictions in these concepts. The book represents Leibniz's significant contribution to metaphysics and theology, particularly in understanding the nature of God and the moral order of the universe. The opening of the work sets the stage for a rich exploration of these themes, framing the discussion in the context of theological debates of the time. The introduction touches on Leibniz's philosophical foundations, emphasizing his metaphysical approach that strives to unify various aspects of human experience under a coherent system. It highlights his criticisms of contemporary philosophical positions, especially Cartesian dualism, while positioning his unique concept of pre-established harmony, which suggests a divinely ordained synchronicity among created beings and their experiences. This introduction serves as a gateway to the deeper inquiries that Leibniz poses throughout the text regarding the implications of free will, the nature of good and evil, and God's role in human affairs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm, Freiherr von, 1646-1716
Commentator: Farrer, Austin, 1904-1968
Translator: Huggard, E. M.
EBook No.: 17147
Published: Nov 24, 2005
Downloads: 936
Language: English
Subject: Theism
Subject: Theodicy
Subject: Free will and determinism
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.