Dialogue on Good, Evil, and the Existence of God (Hackett Philosophical Dialogues)
Perry, John
ISBN 10: 087220460X ISBN 13: 9780872204607
Published by Hackett Publishing Company, Inc., 1999
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John Perry--author of the acclaimed Dialogue on Personal Identity and Immortality (Hackett Publishing Co., 1978)--revisits Gretchen Weirob in this lively and absorbing dialogue on good, evil, and the existence of God. In the early part of the work, Gretchen and her friends consider whether evil provides a problem for those who believe in the perfection of God. As the discussion continues they consider the nature of human evil―whether, for example, fully rational actions can be intentionally evil. Recurring themes are the distinction between natural evil and evil done by free agents, and the problems the Holocaust and other cases of genocide pose for conceptions of the universe as a basically good place, or humans as basically good beings. Once again, Perry’s ability to get at the heart of matters combines with his exemplary skill at writing the dialogue form. An ideal volume for introducing students to the subtleties and intricacies of philosophical discussion.
About the Author: John Perry is H. W. Stuart Professor of Philosophy, Stanford University.
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Title: Dialogue on Good, Evil, and the Existence of...
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: 1st Edition.