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Corruptio boni: An alternative to the privation theory of evil.
- Source :
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Ratio . Jun-Sep2024, Vol. 37 Issue 2/3, p191-203. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The classic 'privation theory' of evil defines evil as an absence (or 'privation') of a good that ought to obtain. Despite its historical importance, privation theory is faced with a number of serious difficulties. I outline two of these difficulties and argue that they continue to pose a threat. I then present 'corruption theory', an alternative theory of evil reconstructed from some of Augustine's writings on the subject. I argue that this theory shares the strengths of privation theory, while evading its problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *GOOD & evil
*CORRUPTION
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00340006
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 2/3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Ratio
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179045243
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/rati.12410