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Subject(s)

• Good and evil [Browse]

Series

Very short introductions [More in this series]

Summary note

With the media bringing us constant tales of terrorism and violence, questions regarding the nature of evil are highly topical. Luke Russell explores the philosophical thinking and psychological evidence behind evil, alongside portrayals of fictional villains, considering why people are evil, and how it goes beyond the normal realms of what is bad.

Contents

• 1. The philosophical puzzle of evil
• 2. The horror and incomprehensibility of evil action
• 3. The psychological hallmark of evil action
• 4. The banality of evil
• 5. An evil person
• 6. Are you evil? Is anyone evil?
• References
• Further reading
• Index.

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ISBN

0-19-185987-7

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