The Problem of Evil for Atheists

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Yujin Nagasawa (Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics and Professor of Philosophy, University of Oklahoma)

The Problem of Evil for Atheists

Yujin Nagasawa (Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics and Professor of Philosophy, University of Oklahoma)

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Oxford University Press
20 September 2024

Ethics & moral philosophy; Philosophy of religion; Agnosticism & atheism

The problem of evil has long perplexed traditional theists: Why do terrible events, such as crimes, wars, and natural disasters, occur in a world believed to be created by an omnipotent and wholly good God? In The Problem of Evil for Atheists, Yujin Nagasawa offers a fresh perspective that seeks to transform the perennial philosophical debate on this matter. The book contends that the problem of evil surpasses its conventional understanding, impacting not only traditional theists but also posing a challenge for atheists and other 'non-theists', including pantheists, axiarchists, and followers of Eastern religious traditions. Moreover, it posits that traditional theists, who typically embrace some form of supernaturalism, are better equipped to address the problem than naturalist atheists/non-theists because the only potentially successful response requires supernaturalism. Conversely, it suggests that if atheists/non-theists can develop a successful naturalist response, traditional theists can also adopt it. The volume concludes that traditional theists are better positioned than atheists/non-theists to grapple with the problem-an unexpected assertion, given that the problem of evil is normally viewed as an argument against traditional theism and in favour of atheism/non-theism.

The Problem of Evil for Atheists presents a comprehensive defence of a fundamentally new approach to tackling the age-old philosophical conundrum. By challenging the conventional perspective, it endeavours to reshape our understanding and interpretation of evil in a profound manner.

An open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence.

By: Yujin Nagasawa (Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics and Professor of Philosophy University of Oklahoma)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 223mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 434g
ISBN: 9780198901884
ISBN 10: 0198901887
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 20 September 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Yujin Nagasawa is Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma. He is the author of God and Phenomenal Consciousness (CUP, 2008), The Existence of God (Routledge, 2011), Miracles: A Very Short Introduction (OUP, 2017), and Maximal God: A New Defence of Perfect Being Theism (OUP, 2017).