Confessio Philosophi: Papers Concerning the Problem of Evil, 1671-1678 Tapa dura - 2005

Yale University Press, 2005. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780300089585

Hardback. New. Containing papers that represent Leibniz's early thoughts on the problem of evil, this work centres on a dialogue, the "Confessio philosophi" in which he formulates a general account of God's relation to sin and evil that becomes a fixture in his thinking.

Yale University Press. Hardcover. New. 9x6x0. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing

Yale University Press, 2004-07-10. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Cumberland, Rhode Island, U.S.A.: Yale Univ Pr. New. 2005. Hardcover. 0300089589 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - BRAND NEW, FLAWLESS COPY, NEVER OPENED - - pages -- DESCRIPTION: This volume contains papers that represent Leibniz’s early thoughts on the problem of evil, centering on a dialogue, the Confessio philosophi, in which he formulates a general account of God’s relation to sin and evil that becomes a fixture in his thinking. How can God be understood to be the ultimate cause, asks Leibniz, without God being considered as the author of sin, a conclusion incompatible with God’s holiness? Leibniz’s attempts to justify the way of God to humans lead him to deep discussion of related topics: the nature of free choice, the problems of necessitarianism and fatalism, the nature of divine justice and holiness. All but one of the writings presented here are… Leer más