Asked by Jacob Hulse on Jul 14, 2024
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Leibniz's belief that "this is the best of all possible worlds" implies that evil does not exist.
Leibniz
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, a German polymath and philosopher who developed calculus independently of Isaac Newton and proposed the philosophical idea that we live in the best of all possible worlds.
Possible Worlds
A philosophical concept referring to hypothetical scenarios or universes that are different from the actual world in some ways but theoretically could exist.
- Scrutinize the problem of evil from the perspective of theodicy.
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StephanieLoRenz MillerJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Leibniz believed in the concept of "necessary evil" which suggests that evil is necessary to bring about greater good. Therefore, he acknowledged the existence of evil in the world but argued that it serves a purpose in a grander scheme of things.
Learning Objectives
- Scrutinize the problem of evil from the perspective of theodicy.