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The end of good and evil | Slavoj Žižek, Maria Balaska, Rowan Williams, Richard Wrangham

Philosophy For Our Times

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Evil is Complex, Goodness Matters

Evil can disrupt the moral fabric of society, prompting the need for strong terminology. While some incidents may warrant calling an act 'evil', it is essential to recognize that evil can also be banal and pervasive, akin to the growth of bacteria. This complexity suggests that our understanding of morality should not be simplified to a mere social contract or consequential choices, which can lead to problematic views. Emphasizing goodness challenges such reductionist views and underscores the significance of moral considerations beyond utilitarian calculations.

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