![]() ![]() An ideal volume for introducing students to the subtleties and intricacies of philosophical discussion. Once again, Perry's ability to get at the heart of matters combines with his exemplary skill at writing the dialogue form. Recurring themes are the distinction between natural evil and evil done by free agents, and the problems the Holocaust and other cases of genocide pose for conceptions of the universe as a basically good place, or humans as basically good beings. As the discussion continues they consider the nature of human evilawhether, for example, fully rational actions can be intentionally evil. In the early part of the work, Gretchen and her friends consider whether evil provides a problem for those who believe in the perfection of God. John Perry-author of the acclaimed Dialogue on Personal Identity and Immortality (Hackett Publishing Co., 1978)-revisits Gretchen Weirob in this lively and absorbing dialogue on good, evil, and the existence of God. Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc | Publication Date: | Pages: 98 | Product Dimensions: 135 x 215 x 6mm | Weight: 90g | Or perhaps there is, but he is ignorant, or weak, or mean” (p.4) She thinks God must not care her because God lets her suffere.Product detail - Author: John Perry | ISBN-13: 9780872204607 | Format: Paperback So she claims that “ perhaps there is no God. a dialogue on personal identity and immortality. studying behavior as a way of studying the mind. mind- body theory makes personal identity interactive dualism. In fact, she believes there maybe no God exists. dialogue on good, evil, and the existence of god. She thinks Miller simply would be communication to his omniscient God for what God already knows, thereby wasting God’s time and his time. ![]() First, Weirob claims, “how in the world does a prayer help?” (p.2) to raise the debate of good, evil and the existence of God. ![]() Weirob does not believe in God, so she does not admit Miller to pray for her. It seems that he is so helpful in this debate. He helps Weirob and Miller to figure out what is their own point of view all the times and also he raises some useful ideas to solve their arguments. Therefore, he has to convince Weirob to believe there is possibility that God and evil are both exist in order to win the debate and also pray for her. He thinks evil and God can both exist in this world. Miller is a Christian who believes in God. She wants Miller to proof there is possibility of his beliefs. She challenges with Miller’s belief and claims that there is no God exist. She thinks if God really exists in this world, then God is a monster (evil) because God lets her suffered. Weirob is a philosopher who is not a Christian. Perry shows a clear position of Weirob, Miller, and Cohen. This allows us to examine our understanding of the good, evil and the existence of God. In John Perry’s book Dialogue on Good, Evil and the Existence of God, he used three characters in the dialogue in order to clarify the positions of the three characters (Weirob, Miller, and Cohen), the arguments they provide in support their positions and the “end state” of their discussion. ![]()
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