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Theodicy and Schadenfreude

Theodicy – why bad things happen to good people – and Schadenfreude – taking delight in the suffering of others – have fascinated people since time immemorial. Writing around 300 BC the Greek philosopher Epicurus framed the problem this way: … Continue reading

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