theodicy

Meanings

• noun

  A philosophical or theological explanation for why God permits evil and suffering to exist.

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Variants

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theodicies , theodicy

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Etymology

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From Greek theos (god) and dikaia (righteousness, justice).

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1. Theodicy was a major theme in the works of philosophers such as Leibniz, Voltaire, and Kant.

2. The problem of evil and suffering is one of the oldest philosophical questions, with records of debates on the topic dating back to ancient Greece.

3. The term 'theodicy' was first used in English in the 17th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Evil: The opposite of good, often associated with suffering and moral wrongdoing.

2. Suffering: The experience of pain, distress, or hardship.

3. Philosophical theology: The branch of theology that uses philosophical methods to understand religious concepts.

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Theodicy has been a significant topic in religious and philosophical discourse throughout history. It has been explored in various religious texts, philosophical treatises, and works of literature. The concept has been used to address the problem of evil and suffering in the world, and to reconcile the existence of a benevolent God with the presence of evil.

How to Memorize "theodicy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with good on one side and evil on the other. Theodicy is the attempt to explain how God can maintain justice and goodness on the scale despite the presence of evil.

2. associate
   

   - Associate theodicy with the idea of a divine judge, weighing the good and evil in the world and making a just decision.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T-H-E-O-D-I-C-Y to remember the meaning: Theism, Harmony, Order, Design, Identity, Consistency, Yield.

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