Description: (Same as Study of Religion M179.) Lecture, three to four hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Preparation: one philosophy course. Course 152A is not requisite to M152B. Exploration of philosophical issues raised by topic of evil actions and/or evil people. Issues may include nature of evil, problem of evil and theodicies, responsibility for evil and problem of free will, causes and motivations for evil action, and variant responses to evil such as forgiveness and punishment. P/NP or letter grading.

Units: 4.0