Dualism

Definition

The pessimistic solution positing an independent, self-subsistent principle of evil co-eternal with the good (Zoroaster, Gnosticism, Manichaeism). It fails to explain evil’s origin, is rationally incoherent (two mutually limiting absolutes) and destroys the goodness of creation and the possibility of union between God and the world.

Episodes

• 008 — Dogmatic Theology — Topic 6
• 154 — Fundamental Theology — Topic 10. The Problem of Evil and Theodicy
• 155 — Fundamental Theology — Topic 11. Polytheism, Dualism, and Monotheism

Related Concepts

• Ahriman
• Creation Ex Nihilo
• Demiurge
• Determinism
• Gnosticism
• Manichaeism
• Marcionism
• Pessimism
• Platonism
• Privation
• Problem Of Evil
• Zoroastrianism