(i) Outline two solutions to the problem of evil (21 marks) The problem is how do we reconcile an omnipotent and omnibenevolent God with the existence of evil and suffering in the world? The God of classical theism should be willing and able to remove evil and suffering. However‚ evil exists. This kind of solution is called a theodicy. A theodicy does not deny the existence of moral and natural evil‚ it proposes that there are good reasons why God does not intervene when conceivably he could or
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Karen Horney’s theories are known worldwide. Her best developed theory‚ in my opinion‚ is the application on neurosis. Neurosis is a relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease‚ involving symptoms of stress (depression‚ anxiety‚ obsessive behavior‚ hypochondria) but not a radical loss of touch with reality (Neurosis‚ 2018). When fear is brought on and the psyche decides to defend itself against that fear then‚ tries to compromise or find a solution against these conflicting
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succumbed to the influence of evil; however‚ Faustus’ original intentions of power and magic??? set him apart. In his pursuit of power‚ Faustus shows how he wants unlimited amounts: “O‚ what a world of profit and delight‚ of power‚ of honor and omnipotence‚ is promised to the studious artisan! All things that move between the quiet poles shall be at command. Emperors and kings are but obeyed in their several provinces‚ but his dominion that exceeds in this stretcheth as far as doth the mind of man
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power and sexual depravity. This infestation has inspired a generation of screen-writers to forge the notoriously daring characters and settings of this dark genre. The Femme Fatale is not just the quintessential character eliciting fantasies of omnipotence and fantasy‚ but the subject of her narrative. Birthed from a society which lusted for wealth and exalted sexuality‚ the Femme Fatale has engulfed the stereotype of the defiant woman to become the ultimate reflection of her social context. The two
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to Christianity‚ Augustine developed a consummate love for God. In Confessions he writes to God‚ using terms of reverence such as his “late-won Joy” (1118) and “supremely lovely‚ supremely luminous Truth” (1120). He recognizes God’s ultimate omnipotence with passages such as: Wastefulness is a parody of generosity: but You are the infinitely generous giver of all good. Avarice wants to possess overmuch: but You possess all. Enviousness claims that it strives to excel: but what can excel before
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responsibility are shown to have detrimental effects on their lives. Animating these fears of distorted values urges the audience to alter their own values and attitudes and influence further impact on the world. The importance of respecting the omnipotence and the crucial role of nature in the world are emphasised by characters that are stripped of the glory of the natural world. Victor Frankenstein‚ the relatable protagonist in Frankenstein‚ was at first inspired by the glory of nature and was overwhelmed
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Disagreeing with Freud on many issues and paying close attention to feminine psychology were only a few contributions that Karen Horney made to the world of Psychology. She had very different views on Neurosis and how it played a part in a person’s life. Karen Horney was born on September 16‚ 1885 near Hamburg‚ Germany (Muskingum‚ 1999). Her father was Berndt Danielson and Clotilde Danielson. Berndt was a ship captain and Karen was grateful when he was out to see. She was deprived from her father’s
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Comparative Essay English An inspiration to change drives every humans actions‚ and it fuels ones ambitions to succeed‚ yet the finish line is always blurry‚ for we move so quickly that we don’t know where to stop. This finish line symbolizes death. Those who are able to slow down and see it‚ are effected emotionally and don’t accept their fate. Yet they know deep down that this fate is incontrollable‚ and one day or another‚ it catches up with you‚ and the story that was written for you unravels
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Christianity Concept of God: Christians believe the image of God to be three Gods merged into one. The Trinity’s components are the Father‚ Son‚ and the Holy Spirit and they are all equal. Each form of God has the same attributes of all-powerful‚ all-knowing‚ always present‚ unchanging‚ and everlasting. (Dew) Concept of Prayer: For Christians‚ prayer is the foundation of their religion‚ but is less strict than Islam. Christian believers create and sustain a relationship with God through
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Frankenstein and Blade Runner – Practise Essay In what ways is your appreciation of both texts enhanced by a comparative study of ambition in Frankenstein and Blade Runner? Despite the contextual disparity‚ both Mary Shelley’s nineteenth century novel “Frankenstein” and Ridley Scott’s 1982 post-world film “Blade Runner” reflect parallel values associated with the dangers of ambition. Specifically‚ both texts highlight the consequences of man’s lack of morality and humanity due to their blind ambitions
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