Which of the following best describes Stump's view?
A) The value of the knowledge gained from natural evils provides a means of escaping suffering.
B) The value of knowledge gained from natural evils provides us with free will.
C) The value of knowledge gained from natural evils would vanish if God had not created these evils in the first place.
D) Both a and b

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Stump's view, as it relates to the problem of evil, suggests that the knowledge and virtues that can be developed in response to natural evils (such as courage, patience, and empathy) have significant value. This view posits that such knowledge and virtues might not have been possible without the existence of natural evils, implying that their value is contingent upon these evils being part of the world. This does not necessarily mean that natural evils are good, but rather that they can lead to the development of goods that would not exist otherwise. Choices A and B misrepresent Stump's perspective by suggesting a direct utility of natural evils in escaping suffering or providing free will, which is not the core of her argument.

Which of the Following Best Describes Stump's View