EXPOS 20.054 - Confronting the Problem of Evil

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

Common sense confirms the reality of evil. Though the term "evil" is part of our ordinary language and experience, what do we really mean when we use the word to describe a person, an action, or an historical event? Why does the word pack an emotional punch that other terms-immoral, wicked, cruel, unjust-do not? The course examines several important modern philosophical, theological and literary texts on the problem of evil.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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