1. Religion & Spirituality
privation
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Definition:
The idea of privation is that evil does not really exist in and of itself - instead, privation is simply the absence of good (privatio boni). This concept is often used by theists as an attempt to resolve the problem of evil.

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What are Ethics and Morality?
Ethics is the formal study of moral standards and conduct. For this reason, the study of ethics is also often called "moral philosophy." What is good? What is evil? How should I behave - and why? How should I balance my needs against the needs of others?

What is Philosophy?
What is philosophy? Is there any point in studying philosophy, or is it a useless subject? What are the different branches of philosophy - what's the difference between aestheitcs and ethics? What's the difference between metaphysics and epistemology?

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