Irenaean theodicy
Irenaean theodicy
Real World
Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor, documented in 'Man's Search for Meaning' how extreme suffering forced him to develop profound psychological resilience and meaning — mirroring Hick's claim that adversity enables soul-making.
Exam Focus
Contrast Irenaeus with Augustine directly: 'soul-making' vs 'privation of good' — examiners reward precise comparison of theodicies.
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