The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast Maps of Meaning 10, 11, 12, & 13
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Mar 26, 2017 A sweeping tour through myth, religion, and psychology explores evil, free will, and the collapse of belief. From Tolstoy’s crisis of faith and the horrors of totalitarianism to anxiety, dreams, and the search for meaning, the conversation follows humanity’s struggle to face the unknown and find a path through chaos.
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Christianity's Model of Evil
- Evil arises from freedom of choice and the opposition between good and evil.
- Christianity formalizes evil as the adversary opposing creativity and exploration.
Tragedy vs Moral Evil
- Distinguish tragedy from evil: tragedy is unmotivated misfortune, evil is intentional harm.
- Natural disasters aren't evil, but moral evil involves deliberate choices.
Pride as Root of Evil
- Pride and ambition led Satan to reject the highest authority and rebel.
- This rebellion represents defiance rather than mere disobedience.