Lecture 25: Problem of Pain (part 5)

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Lesson

Aristotle would say that as a rational, moral being you build your character based on the hierarchy of good traits. From a Christian perspective, our natural destiny should be on the same trajectory as our eternal destiny. The spiritual and theological virtues are faith, hope and love.

C.S. Lewis Lecture 8c

Outline

Problem of Pain (part 5)

I. Open View vs. Timeless View

A. Discussion of risk-reward

B. Aristotle’s virtues vs. Christian virtues

Aristotle's Hierarchy of Good Traits
	Goods	Evils
Third-order	Excellence of character	Deformity of character
Second-order	Courage, perseverance	Cowardice, vacillation
First-order	Simple pleasures, convenience, etc.	Hardship, pain, suffering, lack, loss, etc.

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Duration

23 min