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The Thomistic Institute
Darkness in the City of Angels: Evil as a Theme and Vice as a Fact | John Haldane
Apr 22, 2024
John Haldane, an expert in exploring themes of evil and vice, discusses the portrayal of evil in films, distinctions between natural and moral evils, importance of leading by example, anecdotes about Evelyn Waugh, intersection of spiritual and psychological conditions, American idealism, and exploration of spiritual corruption and human motivations.
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- Filmmakers depict natural evils as heroic opportunities, contrasting moral evils from human darkness.
- Exploration of evil as human response to threats, emphasizing self-knowledge and moral growth.
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Film Industry and Cultural Phenomena
The discussion delves into the interconnected themes of darkness, vice, and entertainment industry. It explores how the film industry portrays natural evils as opportunities for heroism, using disasters like earthquakes and volcanoes. It contrasts moral evils like human actions and motivations, citing films based on Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness' to depict the darkness of the human heart.
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