The phenomenon of evil in the philosophical concepts of the European Middle Ages

The object of this research is the heritage leading representatives Medieval philosophy, while subject philosophical ideas prominent Patristic and Scholastic philosophy upon nature evil. goal work lies in giving holistic assessment to on phenomenon evil Middle Ages, achieved by solving following tasks: 1) concept “the first sin” as foundation for understanding philosophy; 2) determination genesis Ages pertaining logical-historical aspect; 3) description impact such further development Western European philosophy. scientific novelty consists comprehensive examination concepts dedicated In Christianity, viewed essentially historical phenomenon, stemming from event sin being conquered will God. philosophers underlined need determining ontology evil, which called answer question role universe. were also concerned with problem Theodicy, i.e. why a good God permits manifestation reasoned over moral aspect interpretation trying correlate free human. absence prevailed Christian opposite being, nothingness. had considerable spiritual sociocultural views German idealism, who have embraced not so much assuredness that good, but idea equality fundamentals universe components human nature.