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Marilyn McCord Adams
- Why does Adams argue that a solution to the problem of evil can only be given internal to a system of religious thought for which evil is a problem? Do you agree? Why/why not?
- Explain the distinction between ‘balancing off’ and ‘defeating’. What role does this play in Adams’ argument?
- Adams suggests that determining whether someone’s life is good involves determining whether that life was good or bad for that person. This is a subjective standard. What role does it play in her argument? Is this a good standard for determining whether someone’s life was good? Explain why or why not.
- Describe Adams’ solution to the problem of horrendous evil. Argue for or against it.