Essais De Theodicee V1: Sur La Bonte De Dieu, La Liberte De L'Homme, Et L'Origine Du Mal (1747)

By Louis de Jaucourt and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibnitz

Book Overview

Essais De Theodicee V1: Sur La Bonte De Dieu, La Liberte De L�������Homme, Et L�������Origine Du Mal (1747) is a philosophical work by the German philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibnitz. The book is written in French and is divided into three sections, each of which explores a different aspect of theodicy, the philosophical attempt to reconcile the existence of evil with the belief in a benevolent and omnipotent God. In the first section, Leibnitz argues for the goodness of God, and explores the notion of divine providence. He contends that God is perfectly good, and that everything that happens in the world is part of a larger plan that is ultimately good. The second section of the book focuses on the problem of human freedom. Leibnitz argues that humans have free will, and that this freedom is essential to our moral and spiritual development. He also explores the relationship between human freedom and divine providence, and argues that God's plan for the world takes into account the free choices of human beings. In the final section of the book, Leibnitz addresses the problem of evil and its origins. He argues that evil is not a positive force, but rather the absence of good, and that it arises from the limitations of finite beings. He also explores the idea of the best possible world, and argues that our world, despite its flaws, is the best possible world that God could have created. Overall, Essais De Theodicee V1: Sur La Bonte De Dieu, La Liberte De L�������Homme, Et L�������Origine Du Mal (1747) is a complex and nuanced exploration of some of the most fundamental questions in philosophy and theology. Leibnitz's arguments are rigorous and thought-provoking, and the book remains an important work in the history of philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116606347X
• ISBN13: 9781166063474
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 506 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"