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26 lis 2013 · To avoid confusion, it is important to note that there are at least two concepts of evil: a broad concept and a narrow concept. The broad concept picks out any bad state of affairs, wrongful action, or character flaw. The suffering of a toothache is evil in the broad sense as is a harmless lie.
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10 gru 2021 · These are some of the key metaphysical questions that philosophers have raised concerning evil. The goal of this entry is to provide a taxonomy of the most prominent answers: the main theories of evil’s kinds and origins on offer in the western philosophical tradition.
Socrates’ Definition of Evil. According to Socrates, the concept of evil is deeply intertwined with human morality and the pursuit of knowledge. As a philosopher, he believed that true wisdom comes from questioning our own beliefs and examining our actions. In his view, an unexamined life is not worth living.
28 paź 2023 · The concept of evil has intrigued philosophers for centuries, leading to the question: if a benevolent and omnipotent God exists, why does evil persist? To tackle this conundrum, let’s delve into the philosophy of evil, dissecting its various forms and the intricate implications each type bears on our understanding of morality and the universe.
28 cze 2024 · Hannah Arendt's philosophy on evil examines the banality of evil in history, shedding light on its role in totalitarian systems.
John Cottingham, Evil and the Meaning of Life 10 impact on the lives of others. The struggle is not just to endure the evil that may impinge on us through the actions of others, but also to rise above the evil in our own flawed nature, and to understand that both kinds belong to our common humanity.
30 sie 2016 · When we talk about evil, we may mean one of at least three things. First, we may be referring to anything that produces bad outcomes. In this very broad sense of the word, evil can be moral—wrongful human actions—or it can be natural, as when we talk of natural evils such as earthquakes, floods, and disease.