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Despite popular debates' interest in the problem of evil, scholars have mostly focused on whether evil poses an intellectual challenge, probabilistically, against the existence of God. Alternatively, a lesser focused discussion in the problem of evil is the growing movement of anti-theodical literature. In this interview, Dr. Sami Pihlström introduces us to anti-theodicy and its nuances.
Dr Sami Pihlstöm is a Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Helsinki. He is one of the leading proponents and defenders of anti-theodicy in contemporary literature.
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Referred works:
Dark Matters: amzn.to/410PUUj
Kantian Anti-Theodicy: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-40883-5
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⏰Timestamps⏰:
1:05 What is anti-theodicy?
3:19 What is the target of anti-theodicy?
6:21 The history of anti-theodicy?
12:27 What is Kantian Anti-Theodicy?
20:13 What does God being a postulate impact one’s understanding of theodicy?
28:30 What is the relation between theoretical and pastoral theodicy?
33:51 Is the concept of God fundamentally rooted in pastoral debates?
40:39 How do we draw out philosophical ideas out of literature?
45:09 What are some of the influences on anti-theodicy found in Kafka?
52:39 What are the implications of transcendental forgiveness and guilt?
59:21 What is the evil used in theodicy?
1:05:35 Is there a fundamental connection between existentialism and anti-theodicy?
1:09:34 Is anti-theodicy in fundamental opposition with narratives?
1:12:13 What is the implication of anti-theodicy on philosophy?
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Despite popular debates' interest in the problem of evil, scholars have mostly focused on whether evil poses an intellectual challenge, probabilistically, against the existence of God. Alternatively, a lesser focused discussion in the problem of evil is the growing movement of anti-theodical literature. In this interview, Dr. Sami Pihlström introduces us to anti-theodicy and its nuances.
Dr Sami Pihlstöm is a Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Helsinki. He is one of the leading proponents and defenders of anti-theodicy in contemporary literature.
--
Referred works:
Dark Matters: amzn.to/410PUUj
Kantian Anti-Theodicy: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-40883-5
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⏰Timestamps⏰:
1:05 What is anti-theodicy?
3:19 What is the target of anti-theodicy?
6:21 The history of anti-theodicy?
12:27 What is Kantian Anti-Theodicy?
20:13 What does God being a postulate impact one’s understanding of theodicy?
28:30 What is the relation between theoretical and pastoral theodicy?
33:51 Is the concept of God fundamentally rooted in pastoral debates?
40:39 How do we draw out philosophical ideas out of literature?
45:09 What are some of the influences on anti-theodicy found in Kafka?
52:39 What are the implications of transcendental forgiveness and guilt?
59:21 What is the evil used in theodicy?
1:05:35 Is there a fundamental connection between existentialism and anti-theodicy?
1:09:34 Is anti-theodicy in fundamental opposition with narratives?
1:12:13 What is the implication of anti-theodicy on philosophy?
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If you found this video helpful, like and subscribe, and share this video with your friends!
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For podcast listeners, check out our podcast: bit.ly/phil4allpod
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patreon.com/christianityforall
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Join our newsletter on my website: josh-yen.com
Find me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joshuajwyen
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Feel free to join my discord server:
discord.gg/8qdSy85SfD
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Check out Christianity for All, my guide to Christian life in the 21st century:
Paperback: amzn.to/3LpJVii
Kindle: amzn.to/3DsGLaN
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Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission.
#joshuayen #philosophy
