Definition of Theodecy
Theodicy, name given to an attempt to vindicate the order of the
universe in consistency with the presence of evil, and specially to that
of Leibnitz, in which he demonstrates that this is the best of all
possible worlds.
- Wikipedia
The*od"i*cy (?), n. [NL.
theodicæa, fr. Gr. &?; God + &?; right, justice: cf. F.
théodicée.] 1. A vindication of
the justice of God in ordaining or permitting natural and moral
evil.
2. That department of philosophy which treats of
the being, perfections, and government of God, and the immortality of the
soul. Krauth-Fleming.
The*od"i*cy (?), n. [NL.
theodicæa, fr. Gr. &?; God + &?; right, justice: cf. F.
théodicée.] 1. A vindication of
the justice of God in ordaining or permitting natural and moral
evil.
2. That department of philosophy which treats of
the being, perfections, and government of God, and the immortality of the
soul. Krauth-Fleming.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- The justifications of the goodness and justice of a sovereign deity / God in view of the existence of evil and suffering in the world.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Theodecy
The correct Spelling of this word is: Theodicy
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|
