John Hick, lecturer in the philosophy of religion at Cambridge University, has written one of the most serious and important studies of the problem of evil to appear in English for a long time. I t is a work both of historical interpretation and of systematic construction. While it is, under both aspects, not wholly invulnerable (what effort at reconciling evil and God ever is?), it is argued w...

According to the life mission theory, the essence of man is his purpose of life, which comes into existence at conception. This first purpose is always positive and in support of life. This is not in accordance with the everyday experience that man also engages in evil enterprises born out of destructive intentions. This paper presents a theory about the evil side of man, called the "anti-self"...

The recent increase in our knowledge of human gut microbiota has changed our view on antibiotics. Antibiotics are, indeed, no longer considered only beneficial, but also potentially harmful drugs, as their abuse appears to play a role in the pathogenesis of several disorders associated with microbiota impairment (eg, Clostridium difficile infection or metabolic disorders). Both drug-related fac...

The article attempts to reveal some probable biographical aspects of two artistic and philosophical dialogues Hryhoriy Skovoroda, written in 1783: Archstrategist Michael’s Struggle with Satan Devil’s Controversy Varsava. dedication the first work Mykhaylo Kovalyns’kyy later preface this dialogue could have been inspired by family tragedy couple – death their young son. It is probably not chance...