The Exemplarist Theodicy
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Joshua Sijuwade's forthcoming book develops an exemplarist theodicy arguing that God permits suffering to foster the development of moral exemplars and to enable others to emulate them, thereby promoting creative flourishing.
Drawing on moral theory (notably Linda Zagzebski's exemplarist approach) and empirical work on animal cognition and evolution, he aims to address both human and animal suffering within a Christian framework.
The book applies this theodicy to classic formulations of the problem of evil, divine hiddenness, and related challenges, arguing that suffering can be reconciled with divine goodness through its role in moral transformation.
Sijuwade also discusses how this approach interacts with Christian doctrines like the incarnation, atonement, and theosis.
The volume is presented as a constructive theodical project and was described in the episode as forthcoming with Routledge.
Drawing on moral theory (notably Linda Zagzebski's exemplarist approach) and empirical work on animal cognition and evolution, he aims to address both human and animal suffering within a Christian framework.
The book applies this theodicy to classic formulations of the problem of evil, divine hiddenness, and related challenges, arguing that suffering can be reconciled with divine goodness through its role in moral transformation.
Sijuwade also discusses how this approach interacts with Christian doctrines like the incarnation, atonement, and theosis.
The volume is presented as a constructive theodical project and was described in the episode as forthcoming with Routledge.
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