Skeptical theism and moral obligation

被引:12
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作者
Maitzen, Stephen [1 ]
机构
[1] Acadia Univ, Dept Philosophy, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6, Canada
关键词
Theism; God; Problem of evil; Skeptical theism; Moral skepticism; Moral obligation; Almeida; Michael; Bergmann; Oppy; Graham; Rea; EVIL;
D O I
10.1007/s11153-008-9186-5
中图分类号
B [哲学、宗教];
学科分类号
01 ; 0101 ;
摘要
Skeptical theism claims that the probability of a perfect God's existence isn't at all reduced by our failure to see how such a God could allow the horrific suffering that occurs in our world. Given our finite grasp of the realm of value, skeptical theists argue, it shouldn't surprise us that we fail to see the reasons that justify God in allowing such suffering, and thus our failure to see those reasons is no evidence against God's existence or perfection. Critics object that skeptical theism implies a degree of moral skepticism that even skeptical theists will find objectionable and that it undermines moral obligations that even skeptical theists will want to preserve. I discuss a version of the first objection and defend a version of the second.
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页码:93 / 103
页数:11
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