Kantian Antitheodicy: Philosophical and Literary Varieties

by Sami Pihlström and Sari Kivistö

This book defends antitheodicism, arguing that theodicies, seeking to excuse God for evil and suffering in the world, fail to ethically acknowledge the victims of suffering. The authors argue for this view using literary and philosophical resources, commencing with Immanuel Kant's 1791 "Theodicy Essay" and its reading of the Book of Job. Three important twentieth century antitheodicist positions are explored, including "Jewish" post-Holocaust ethical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319822098
• ISBN13: 9783319822099
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.3"