______________ The Center for Religious Studies cordially invites you to a      Public Lecture by      *Dr.****Carlos Steel* *“Malum metaphysicum. The Neoplatonic Antecedents”*   Vienna Campus Quellenstrasse 51 Room : B-319 Senate Room   *Thursday, November 16, 2023, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm*** * * This lecture examines whether the Neoplatonic explanation of evil can be seen as an antecedent of the Leibnizian metaphysics of evil, as is often claimed. The starting-point is Augustine’s distinction between “malum culpae” and “malum poenae”, to which Leibniz is indebted. The concept of metaphysical evil is needed to encompass instances of evil that do not fall under that distinction. * * *Carlos Steel* is emeritus Professor for ancient and medieval philosophy at the University of Leuven. His main research is devoted to the study of the Platonic tradition from Plato to Ficino, with a particular emphasis on the philosophy of Proclus. He is also known for his critical editions and translations of ancient and medieval philosophical texts. External guests need to register for events by filling up this form <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=E1nE2VN24kuSC72wOGOBhHAm4rUDqmVHg0i8dk9_3KlUNDFBTUwzR0pOSlhEV0hNTjNYM0RRQkVGRC4u> before November 15th. Greta /Events Coordinator/ /Center for Religious Studies/ 1459947696413_CEU_logo_color_web.jpg Quellenstrasse 51 | 1100 Wien | B217a _religion.ceu.edu <http://religion.ceu.edu/>_ / Rauleacg(a)ceu.edu <mailto:Rauleacg@ceu.edu>