Augustinian Theodicy Quiz and Flashcards: Understanding Evil and God

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Explain the meaning of the term 'theodicy' and its purpose.

Theodicy is a term that means to justify God, and it is an attempt to explain how the existence of evil and suffering is compatible with the classical theist's view of God as all good and all-powerful.

Who is the Augustinian theodicy named after, and why is it named so?

The Augustinian theodicy is named after the 4th century Christian theologian and philosopher, St. Augustine of Hippo. He is called Augustine of Hippo because it was the name of the place in Algeria he was from.

What is Augustine's starting point in his theodicy?

Augustine's starting point was with the understanding of God as the creator of the world. He believed that since God is perfect and created the world, he concluded that the world must have been perfect at the beginning.

Why is St. Augustine of Hippo not named after the animal?

St. Augustine of Hippo is not named after the animal. The name 'Hippo' refers to the place in Algeria where he was from, not the animal. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the video mentioned in the text?

The purpose of the video was to explore one of the most famous attempts to solve the problem of evil, the Augustinian theodicy, and to understand how it justifies the existence of evil and suffering in relation to the classical theist's view of God. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Augustinian theodicy and what is its purpose?

The Augustinian theodicy is an attempt to explain how the existence of evil and suffering is compatible with the classical theists view of God as all good and all-powerful. Its purpose is to justify God by providing an explanation for the presence of evil in the world. Signup and view all the answers

What was Augustine's starting point in developing his theodicy?

Augustine's starting point was with the understanding of God as the creator of the world. He believed that since God is perfect and God created the world, he concluded that the world must have been perfect. Signup and view all the answers

Who is St. Augustine of Hippo and why is he called so?

St. Augustine of Hippo was a 4th century Christian theologian and philosopher. He is called 'of Hippo' because that was the name of the place in Algeria he was from, rather than him being named after the animal. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'theodicy' mean and what is its significance?

The term 'theodicy' is a combination of two Greek terms and it simply means to justify God. Its significance lies in its purpose as an attempt to explain how the existence of evil and suffering is compatible with the classical theists view of God as all good and all-powerful. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Augustinian theodicy and the problem of evil?

The Augustinian theodicy is one of the most famous attempts to solve the problem of evil. It seeks to explain how the existence of evil and suffering is compatible with the classical theists view of God as all good and all-powerful. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Problem of Evil and Theodicy

The term "theodicy" comes from two Greek words and means "to justify God", i.e., to explain how the existence of evil and suffering is compatible with the classical theist view of God as all good and all-powerful.

The Augustinian Theodicy

The Augustinian theodicy is named after St. Augustine of Hippo, a 4th-century Christian theologian and philosopher.
St. Augustine was from Hippo, a place in Algeria, hence the name "Augustine of Hippo".
Augustine's starting point is the understanding of God as the creator of the world.
According to Augustine, since God is perfect and God created the world, then...

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Test your knowledge of the Augustinian theodicy with this quiz. Explore the concept of theodicy and its relevance to the problem of evil. See how well you understand Augustine's famous attempt to justify God in the face of evil in the world.