based on recent field research among the ekiti) south west nigeria) this paper explores the question ofphilosophic sages. it attempts to find traditional experts) possessing the capacity for critical and rigorous thought) as required l?j pbilosopby, but ivithout the abiiity to nirite. tno k(!)' questions arise: do experts in philosophic thought exist among the ekiti yoruba) and if so) do t...

problem of evil is something which is considered against existence of god or his attributes like being omnipotent and absolutely good. philosophers and theologians have tried to solve this problem by different ways. the solution which is accepted by muslim philosophers is the nothingness of evils. according to this opinion evils are not except nothing of essence or perfections of essence. in th...