Single Idea 2057

[catalogued under 29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 3. Problem of Evil / a. Problem of Evil]

Full Idea

The elimination of evil is impossible, Theodorus; there must always be some force ranged against good.

Gist of Idea

There must always be some force of evil ranged against good

Source

Plato (Theaetetus [c.364 BCE], 176a)

Book Reference

Plato: 'Theaetetus', ed/tr. Waterfield,Robin [Penguin 1987], p.72

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