Theodicy by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

1. Which philosophical notion does Leibniz argue for in his Theodicy?

A) The deterministic nature of fate.
B) The randomness of existence.
C) The best of all possible worlds.
D) The illusion of reality.

2. According to Leibniz, why does God allow evil?

A) To test human faith.
B) Because He is indifferent.
C) To achieve a greater good.
D) Because He is unable to prevent it.

3. What is the main criticism of Leibniz's Theodicy?

A) It lacks logical coherence.
B) It promotes nihilism.
C) It denies the existence of evil.
D) It seems to minimize the reality of suffering.

4. According to Leibniz, suffering is:

A) Unnecessary and preventable.
B) Part of the divine plan for greater good.
C) The result of human failure.
D) A punishment from God.

5. Leibniz distinguishes between which types of evil?

A) Physical evil and mental evil.
B) Social evil and personal evil.
C) Moral evil and natural evil.
D) Metaphysical evil and psychological evil.

6. What philosophical tradition does Leibniz's Theodicy belong to?

A) Idealism.
B) Pragmatism.
C) Rationalism.
D) Empiricism.

7. What role does free will play in Leibniz's Theodicy?

A) It proves God’s incompetence.
B) It allows for moral responsibility and the potential for good.
C) It is irrelevant to the discourse on evil.
D) It leads to chaos and disorder.

8. Leibniz's optimism in Theodicy states that:

A) Pain is essential for spiritual growth.
B) Human existence is futile.
C) Evil must be embraced.
D) This is the best of all possible worlds.

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