A Level: Philosophy - The Problem of Evil and Suffering

What are the two types of evil discussed in the problem of evil and suffering?

• Natural and supernatural evil

• Natural and moral evil

• Logical and illogical evil

• Evidential and hypothetical evil

Which theodicy is associated with Hick in the context of evil and suffering?

• Free will theodicy

• Process theodicy

• Soul making theodicy

• Evidential theodicy

Who presented the process theodicy in the study of evil and suffering?

• Hick

• Griffin

• Augustine

• Aquinas

Who is credited with discovering the problem of evil?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Epicurus

• Aristotle

What is the main observation that leads to the problem of evil?

• Evil and suffering are illusions.

• A loving and powerful God would prevent evil and suffering.

• Evil and suffering are necessary for growth.

• God is indifferent to evil and suffering.

Which philosopher promoted the problem of evil by making Epicurus a character in one of his dialogues?

• Immanuel Kant

• René Descartes

• David Hume

• John Locke

Who put forward the most famous version of the Problem of Evil in recent times?

• David Hume

• J. L. Mackie

• Epicurus

• Immanuel Kant

What is the Inconsistent Triad designed to show?

• The compatibility of free will and determinism

• The untenability of main monotheistic religions

• The existence of evil and suffering

• The power of moral perfection

Which book by J. L. Mackie discusses the Problem of Evil?

• The Miracle of Theism

• Critique of Pure Reason

• Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion

• The Republic

What are the three propositions in the Inconsistent Triad?

• God is all-knowing, God is all-present, Evil exists

• God is all-loving, God is all-powerful, Evil and suffering exist

• God is all-just, God is all-merciful, Evil exists

• God is all-wise, God is all-benevolent, Suffering exists