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The devil in all of us | Paul Bloom

Philosophy For Our Times

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The Intrigue of Perversion

This chapter examines the nature of perverse behavior through philosophical and literary lenses, particularly exploring how such actions often arise from a reversal of our innate desires for good. By reflecting on examples from Augustine to contemporary art, it highlights the complex motivations behind perverse acts, suggesting they serve deeper, often unconscious purposes rather than pure malice.

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