Article
All Philosophers Go to Hell: Dante and the Problem of Infernal Punishment (proofs)
Sophia: International Journal of Philosophy and Traditions
(2013)
Abstract
We discuss the philosophical problems attendant to the justice of eternal punishments in Hell, particularly those portrayed in Dante’s Inferno. We conclude that, under Dante’s description, a unique version of the problem of Hell (and Heaven) can be posed.
Keywords
- Theodicy,
- divine punishment,
- Damnation,
- Dante,
- Hell,
- Inferno,
- Divine Comedy,
- Eschatology,
- Soteriology
Publication Date
2013
DOI
10.1007/s11841-013-0383-z
Citation Information
Jason Aleksander and Scott F Aikin. "All Philosophers Go to Hell: Dante and the Problem of Infernal Punishment (proofs)" Sophia: International Journal of Philosophy and Traditions Vol. 53 Iss. 1 (2013) p. 19 - 31 ISSN: 0038-1527 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jason-aleksander/18/