Exploring the Nature of Evil and Morality

This chapter delves into the concept of evil as a privation of good, drawing parallels between evil and shadows to emphasize its dependence on the absence of goodness. It questions the standard of goodness and connects the concept of evil to foundational goodness represented by a divine being. The discussion also dissects the limitations of reducing morality to mere emotions and explores the intersection of personal beliefs, philosophical commitments, and human nature in making moral judgments.