184. Goodness

agathism

the belief that all things incline toward the good. — agathist, n.

agathology

the doctrine or science of the good. — agathologic, agathological, adj.

do-goodism

attitudes or actions of well-intentioned but sometimes ineffectual people, especially in the area of social reform.

theodicy

the vindication of the goodness of God in the face of the existence of evil. — theodicean, adj.