This approach explores why a benevolent God allows evil. Hick argues that humans are created as "unfinished" beings who must grow through hardship.
: God remains "hidden" to allow humans the freedom to choose to believe and grow without being overwhelmed by divine presence.
: Unlike the Augustinian view (evil as a "fall" from perfection), Hick follows St. Irenaeus, viewing humans as developing from the "image" of God into His "likeness". This approach explores why a benevolent God allows evil
Option 1: John Hick’s "Soul-Making" Theodicy (Philosophy/Theology)
: Evil is not a failure of creation but a necessary environment for "soul-making," where moral character is forged through struggle. : Unlike the Augustinian view (evil as a
: A long paper should address the "Problem of Dysteleological Suffering"—evils that seem too intense or purposeless to help anyone grow (e.g., animal suffering or the Holocaust). Option 2: Hick’s Law (Psychology/UX Design)
Depending on your field of study, your paper should focus on either (Philosophy/Theology) or Hick’s Law (Psychology/UX Design). : A long paper should address the "Problem
If your paper is for a psychology or design class, it should focus on on reaction time. Hick's law for choice reaction time: A review - Web