The Problem of Evil
Philosophy · Year 13 · Metaphysics of God: Evil and Language · 2.º Período

The Problem of Evil

Students investigate the logical and evidential problems of evil and their challenge to the existence of God. They will evaluate theodicies proposed by Augustine, Irenaeus, and Hick.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA A-Level Philosophy 7172: 3.2.1.3 The problem of evilDfE Philosophy AS and A-level subject content: The problem of evil

About This Topic

Students investigate the logical and evidential problems of evil and their challenge to the existence of God. They will evaluate theodicies proposed by Augustine, Irenaeus, and Hick.

Key Questions

  1. Are the existence of God and the existence of evil logically incompatible?
  2. Does the sheer amount of suffering provide evidence against a loving God?
  3. How successful is the soul-making theodicy?

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