The argument from evil In this paper I am presenting Peter Van Inwagen’s defense to the argument of evil. Not only am I discussing his defense but in detail what standard problems are present and also how his defense is satisfactory to an individual as myself. The problem of evil is the argument against where evil comes from and why it exist in our everyday lives. There are so many occurrences where evil is present and causes horrendous events in the world. Many wonder why the existence of evil
Van Inwagen and the Problem of Evil The problem of evil is a concept that is often heard of in this current century. Many movies depict the battle between what is good and what is evil (Symbols of them), and many church’s preach the word of God in order to combat the evil in the world. Yet, the question often still arises that says: Why is there evil in the world? In his essay, Peter Van Inwagen discusses this topic as well as the objections that arise. In Van Inwagen’s paper, the problem of evil
In “Externality,” chapter 3 of Metaphysics, Peter Van Inwagen explores the concept of Externality by evaluating the opposing viewpoints of idealism and realism. Idealism denies the existence of any sort of world external to the mind, and argues that all of reality exists within the mind. In “Externality,” Inwagen mostly deals with Berkley’s conception of idealism, but also addresses some arguments outside of Berkley’s to strengthen the case of idealism. Opposed to idealism is realism, which argues