189: Leibniz and the best of all possible worlds

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189: Leibniz and the best of all possible worlds

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61 minutes

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Feb 15, 2022

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Leibniz's theory of the best of all possible worlds helps to explain the problem of evil in Theism. "Oh nuh uh" says Voltaire. He wrote Candide in response.

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Feb 15, 2022

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A.J., Graeme, and Thomas discuss everything having to do with the classical world. Our aim is to help both educators and laypeople enjoy the classical world as much as they enjoy fine ales and good tales.

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