What problem does Mackie identify with a theodicy which claims that “evil is nec

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What problem does Mackie identify with a theodicy which claims that “evil is necessary as a means to good”? a. This claim is not consistent with the claim that humans have free will b. This claim is not consistent with the claim that God is wholly good c. This claim is not consistent with the claim that evil exists d. All of the above e. None of the above
What problem does Mackie identify with a theodicy which claims that “evil is necessary as a means to good”? a. This claim is not consistent with the claim that humans have free will b. This claim is not consistent with the claim that God is wholly good c. This claim is not consistent with the claim that evil exists d. All of the above e. None of the above
What problem does Mackie identify with a theodicy which claims that “evil is necessary as a means to good”? a. This claim is not consistent with the claim that humans have free will b. This claim is not consistent with the claim that God is wholly good c. This claim is not consistent with the claim that evil exists d. All of the above e. None of the above

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The correct answer is b.

Explanation : John. L. Mackie was an Australian philosopher. He is mostly known for his defense of moral skepticism and problem of evil argument. When J. L. Mackie placed his argument of 'problem of evil' many counterarguements such as 'Evil is necessary means to good' like a dentist making us go through the painful procedure of tooth removal in order for the good deed of cavity removal. But the problem that Mackie identified with this theodicy was the argument of a God who is wholly good as a wholly good God won't be capable of doing or letting any evil happen. Therefore the correct answer is b.

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