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Augustine's view on the origin of evil is based on what kind of biblical interpretation?
A highly literal interpretation of Genesis 2-3.
What Latin term does Augustine use to define evil as a privation of good?
Privatio Boni
Augustine describes original sin as being passed down through generations in what manner?
Biologically, as "seminally present."
According to Augustine, what was the role of the angels in the narrative of Original Sin?
They were unwilling in faith and tempted humanity.
What is Aquinas' definition of the world's nature, which implies it doesn't have to be perfect?
Contingent.
What specific detail, crucial to Augustine's argument, is noted as missing from the biblical account (Genesis 2-3)?
The explicit mention of angels.
How does Augustine interpret the variety found in creation, such as different types of trees?
As a sign of the richness and diversity of creation.
Paul's argument challenges the idea that human corruption is the sole cause of what specific type of suffering?
Suffering of innocent infants.
According to Augustinian theodicy, what is God's relationship to the creation of evil?
God created all things good, so evil was not created by God.
What type of scientific evidence is mentioned as contradicting the idea of sin being genetically transmitted?
DNA evidence.
Augustine compares evil to darkness, which is described as a lack of what?
Physical light.
Augustine asserts that evil is not a 'thing' but rather what?
A lack or absence of goodness.
What does scientific evidence suggest regarding the world's descent from two perfect human beings within a week?
It provides no evidence for such an event.
Aquinas argues that evil is necessary for the existence of what?
Second order goods.
Who does Augustine ultimately hold responsible for the introduction of human sin into the world?
Adam and Eve, through their disobedience.