ABSTRACT: The presence of evil in a world created by a benevolent and omnipotent God poses a paradox central to theological and philosophical discourse. This study critically examines the interplay between theism and the problem of evil, highlighting perspectives from key philosophical and theological figures such as Augustine, John Hick, and Plotinus. Central to the … Read more
ABSTRACT: This research critically evaluates Aristotle’s conception of causality, emphasizing its relevance and applicability in contemporary metaphysical discourse. Aristotle’s framework, which includes four types of causes—material, formal, efficient, and final—offers a holistic approach to understanding the dynamics of cause and effect. Unlike earlier Ionian philosophers, Aristotle connected causality with purpose and essence, proposing that all … Read more
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION It has become increasingly common to hear life in the present age characterized in term of alienation1 The concept of alienation has become an almost obsessive concern in areas of socio-political philosophy, as a condition of man in this modern age. The subject matter has become the isolated individual. The individual is … Read more