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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e
William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi

The Search for God
The Problem of Evil: Atheistic and Theistic Responses

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1

State the problem of evil, and explain the difference between moral and natural evil.
2

Present the basic structure of the greater goods defense as a response to the problem of evil.
3

Discuss Hick's soul-making version of the greater goods defense, and indicate how strong a response to the problem of evil you take this to be.
4

Critically evaluate the free will defense as a response to the problem of evil.
5

Explain what the natural order defense is intended to accomplish and the degree to which you believe it fulfills its aims.