Leibniz, Classical Theism, and the Problem of Evil by Nathan ... - 9781032739212

Leibniz, Classical Theism, and the Problem of EvilWhy Classical Theism Must Affirm That Our World is the Best of All Possible Worlds\nAuthor(s): Nathan A. Jacobs\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032739212, 978-1032739212\nSynopsis\nThis volume offers a defense of Leibnizs theodicy and his infamous claim that our world is the best of all possible worlds. It considers Leibnizs rationale for optimism, examines its roots in ancient and medieval thought, and forwards a novel rereading of Leibnizs theory of freedom in light of this background, all of which highlights the very real challenges of evading optimism from within the framework of classical theism.\n\nGottfried Leibniz is known for his theodicy, or defense of God's Goodness, Wisdom, and Justice despite the realities of evil in our world. This book argues that Leibnizs optimism is inevitable for proponents of classical theism and even for many not-so-classical .