Explain what Augustine means by “evil is the privation of goodness.”

1. In your own words, summarize the problems Hume has concerning proof s for God’s existence that rely on causality. Be sure to go into the section from the Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion. Then explain Kant’s criticism of these types of arguments
2.Explain what Augustine means by “evil is the privation of goodness.” What philosophical problems are dealt with by this view? How does this address the theodicy question? Do you think his solution works? Why? Why not?
3 Fully describe the free will defense of the presence of moral evil in the world. What are Mackie’sobjections to it? What is Plantinga’s reply to these objections? Who do you think is right? Why?
4.First, explain in your own words what a teleological proof is. Then give a creative example someone might use in arguing for it. Finally discuss the problem evolution brings to this type of proof. Do you think Tennant’s solution avoids these difficulties? Why? Why not?

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