Theodicy
Theodicy
Theodicy (/θiːˈɒdɪsi/; from Greek θεός theos "god" and δίκη dike "justice") is a specific branch of philosophy and theology that attempts to reconcile the existence of evil or suffering in the world with the assumption of a benevolent God.
Etymology
The term "theodicy" comes from the Greek words "theos" (god) and "dike" (justice). It was first used by the German philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in his 1710 work, Essais de Théodicée sur la bonté de Dieu, la liberté de l'homme et l'origine du mal (Essays of Theodicy on the Goodness of God, the Freedom of Man and the Origin of Evil).
Related Terms
- Problem of evil: The question of how to reconcile the existence of evil with an omnibenevolent, omniscient, and omnipotent God.
- Free will: The ability to choose between different possible courses of action unimpeded.
- Natural evil: Natural disasters or illnesses that cause suffering, but are not caused by human beings.
- Moral evil: Evil that is a result of human action or inaction.
- Divine providence: The sovereignty, superintendence, or agency of God over events in people's lives and throughout history.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Theodicy
- Wikipedia's article - Theodicy
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