Theodicy
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CORE DEFINITION
A theory attempting to resolve the "problem of evil": if God is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnibenevolent, why does evil and suffering exist in the world? Leibniz's solution is that this is "the best of all possible worlds," and evil is a necessary price for free will or a greater good.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Explaining the necessity of systemic flaws. In management or product design, when users complain "why don't you fix this bug," the theodicy perspective reminds us that certain "evils" (such as cumbersome CAPTCHAs) may be a necessary price to maintain the overall existence of the system (preventing it from being overwhelmed).
Anchor fast decisions
A term coined by Leibniz, referring to the doctrine that defends the coexistence of an all-good, all-powerful God with evil in the world, attempting to reconcile divine justice with suffering. It is one of the core problems in the philosophy of religion.
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