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The problem of evil: AQA A‑Level Philosophy questions

Every AQA A-Level Philosophy exam question on 3.3.2.4 The problem of evil, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q04

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    12 marks3.3.2.4 The problem of evil
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    June 2025 Paper 2, question 04: Explain the evidential problem of evil and explain how Hick responds using the idea of soul-making. [12 marks]

  2. Q05

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    25 marks3.3.2.4 The problem of evil
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 05: Does the existence of evil disprove the existence of God? [25 marks]

  3. Q04

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    12 marks3.3.2.4 The problem of evil
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 04: Outline the logical problem of evil and explain the Free Will Defence. [12 marks]
All 3 questions on The problem of evil, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q04 (12 marks): Explain the evidential problem of evil and explain how Hick responds using the idea of soul-making. [12 marks]
  2. June 2022, Paper 2, Q05 (25 marks): Does the existence of evil disprove the existence of God? [25 marks]
  3. November 2021, Paper 2, Q04 (12 marks): Outline the logical problem of evil and explain the Free Will Defence. [12 marks]

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