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Prof. Eric Dayton will present a Feb. 12 lecture on "God and Evil"

Philosophy in the Community: God and Evil

Prof. Eric Dayton will present this lecture examining whether the existence of evil can be reconciled with the existence of an all-good, omnipotent God

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Philosophy in the Community, a free lecture and discussion series, will present a lecture titled "God and Evil" by Professor Eric Dayton on:

Time: Friday, Feb. 12m 7 to 9 p.m.

Location: The Refinery, Emmanuel Anglican (formerly St. James) Church Basement, 609 Dufferin Ave. 

Lecture Abstract
Can the existence of evil be reconciled with the existence of an all-good, omnipotent, all-knowing God? This talk will present the traditional argument known as the problem of evil, and will consider the problem in relation to the nature of belief and rational judgement, and the understanding of morality

About Philosophy in the Community
Philosophy in the Community is a lecture and discussion series organized by the Philosophy Department at the University of Saskatchewan. It is in place as a public service, so that we may share the rewards and pleasures of philosophical reflection with the members of our community. Philosophical thinking, reading and analysis is part of the life well-lived.

This series is free, no registration is needed. No philosophical background is required; intellectual curiosity is. Coffee provided. 

For more information, contact: emer.ohagan@usask.ca


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