Evil And Evolution
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The Evolution Of Evil
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Author : Timothy Anders
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The Evolution Of Evil written by Timothy Anders and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
For all its beauty and splendor, the world is replete with suffering, hardship, and misery. Why does evil exist? Is evil necessary? Can we ever hope to abolish evil? Philosophers, theologians, scientists, and laypeople have often pondered these questions, but their answers have generally been unconvincing or unhelpful. They have sometimes tried vainly to show that all evil is really for the best, and sometimes to dismiss the problem of evil as too profound to be answered. In The Evolution of Evil, Timothy Anders offers an original and persuasive solution to the 'Problem of Evil, ' one that is grounded in science. According to Anders, the root of all human suffering, and hence of all evil, is to be found in the historical process by which human life was created: evolution by natural selection. The compelling simplicity of this explanation has been overlooked because of several widely-held misconceptions, notably the view that evolution favors the good and eliminates the bad, or that evolution favors an inexorable ascent to 'higher, ' more intelligent, and more complex forms. At the heart of these misconceptions lie prejudices such as anthropocentrism -- the view that humankind is the 'point' of the universe, and that things therefore tend to be arranged for humanity's benefit; the assumption that nature is essentially benevolent toward humans; and political utopianism, which proclaims that it is possible to bring about a perfect or nearly perfect society. Anders exposes the roots of evil in humankind's biological background, showing that evolution is not benevolent or progressive, and that it tends to lead to suffering which can sometimes be mitigated but never entirely banished. Ourprimate ancestry has left us with many 'scars of evolution, ' inefficient components which lead to pain and disappointment. Anders shows that humans are especially poorly adapted to their environment. The fact that they rely heavily on culture and intelligence is not an unmixed blessing.
Evil And Evolution A Theodicy
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Author : Richard W. Kropf
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2004-08-18
Evil And Evolution A Theodicy written by Richard W. Kropf and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-18 with Religion categories.
First published in 1984 and recently revised and updated, this book deals with the problem of evil, or theodicy (God's justice). It contends that the process of evolution, particularly as it bears on the emergence of free will, rather than being a barrier to faith, gives us the key to understanding its greatest obstacle - the existence of so much suffering in the world. It further advances the still contested claim that God is truly our fellow sufferer in our struggle to overcome evil in all of its many forms.
Evil Evolution
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Author : George Francis Millin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1896
Evil Evolution written by George Francis Millin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1896 with Evolution categories.
The Evolution Of Evil
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Author : Gaymon Bennett
language : en
Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
Release Date : 2008
The Evolution Of Evil written by Gaymon Bennett and has been published by Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Creationism categories.
"This book offers a multivalent diagnosis of the problem of evil in an evolutionary context. This diagnosis consists of an analysis of what is at stake, scientifically and theologically. More importantly, it offers an array of synthetic proposals for how theology might move beyond current difficulties, opening new directions for thought, and clearer understandings of evil."--BOOK JACKET.
Evil And Evolution
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1896
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Evil And Evolution
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Author : Millin George Francis
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Evil And Evolution written by Millin George Francis and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This groundbreaking work explores the relationship between the concept of evil and the principles of evolutionary biology. The author argues that a scientific understanding of the world can provide insights into the nature and origin of evil and help us to address its many manifestations. This is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, theology, and the intersection of science and spirituality. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Original Selfishness
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Author : Daryl P. Domning
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-12-05
Original Selfishness written by Daryl P. Domning and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-05 with Religion categories.
This book defends a startling idea: that the age-old theological and philosophical problems of original sin and evil, long thought intractable, have already been solved. The solution has come from the very scientific discovery that many consider the most mortal threat to traditional religion: evolution. Daryl P. Domning explains in straightforward terms the workings of modern evolutionary theory, Darwinian natural selection, and how this has brought forth life and the human mind. He counters objections to Darwinism that are raised by some believers and emphasizes that the evolutionary process necessarily enforces selfish behavior on all living things. This account of both physical and moral evil is arguably more consistent with traditional Christian teachings than are the explanations given by most contemporary "evolutionary" theologians themselves. The prominent theologian, Monika K. Hellwig, dialogues with Daryl Domning throughout the book to present a balanced reappraisal of the doctrine of original sin from both a scientist's and theologian's perspective.
Evil Evolution
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Author : George Francis Millin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1899
Evil Evolution written by George Francis Millin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1899 with Ethics categories.
Evolution And The Problem Of Natural Evil
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Author : Michael Anthony Corey
language : en
Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
Release Date : 2000
Evolution And The Problem Of Natural Evil written by Michael Anthony Corey and has been published by Rowman and Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Religion categories.
Is the evolutionary process intelligently designed? If so, why did the Creator choose such an evil-infested means to create the biosphere? What is the intrinsic nature of evil itself? Is natural evil necessary? Is evil compatible with the existence of God? Will the world's evils ever be totally redeemed? What place does humanity occupy in the cosmic scheme of things? Evolution and the Problem of Natural Evil attempts to answer these and other timeless questions by proposing a bold new conceptual synthesis that aggressively marries the tenets of modern developmental psychology to the basic concepts of classical theism. The end result of this novel approach is deeply encouraging, insofar as it places the problem of evil, as well as the general fate of human existence, in a much larger and more optimistic context than has traditionally been imagined.
Law And Evil
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Author : Wojciech Załuski
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2018-10-26
Law And Evil written by Wojciech Załuski and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-26 with Law categories.