The logical problem of evil is still actively debated in philosophy

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Is it true that the logical problem of evil is still actively debated in philosophy?

Yes. Recent philosophical literature confirms that the logical problem of evil remains an active area of debate, particularly regarding defenses involving free will.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Aug 2026

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The retrieved literature contains multiple recent papers explicitly discussing, defending, or critiquing philosophical arguments surrounding the logical problem of evil, supporting the claim that it is actively debated.

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THE FREE WILL DEFENSE REVISITED: THE INSTRUMENTAL VALUE OF SIGNIFICANT FREE WILL

2019

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Choo, F. & Goh, E. (2019). THE FREE WILL DEFENSE REVISITED: THE INSTRUMENTAL VALUE OF SIGNIFICANT FREE WILL. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.26520/IJTPS.2019.3.4.32-45

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God’s Prime Directive: Non-Interference and Why There Is No (Viable) Free Will Defense

2022

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Johnson, D. (2022). God’s Prime Directive: Non-Interference and Why There Is No (Viable) Free Will Defense. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel13090871

Relocating the Problem of Evil: Analysis and Evaluation of A Current Discussion

2022

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Balcı, E. N. E. (2022). Relocating the Problem of Evil: Analysis and Evaluation of A Current Discussion. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.17859/pauifd.1161524

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