Defying the existence of good and evil continues to be widely debated in the field of philosophy of religion, specifically when debating the moral capabilities of God. The existence of evil and suffering in the world poses serious issues for the existence of God. More...
Shirley Jackson’s “The Possibility of Evil” is a profound exploration of the dual nature of humanity, illustrating the stark contrast between outward appearances and inner realities. The story revolves around Miss Strangeworth, a seemingly genteel woman who takes it upon herself to protect her small...
Theconcepts of good and evil have been central to the human experience. The dichotomy between these two forces has been explored in various religious, philosophical, and literary traditions, and continues to be a source of fascination and debate. In this essay, we will delve into...
Introduction Good and evil are concepts that have been deeply ingrained in human society for centuries, shaping our understanding of morality and guiding our actions. The eternal struggle between these two forces has been a recurring theme in literature, history, and popular culture, providing us...
The question of whether human nature is inherently good or bad has captivated philosophers, scientists, and thinkers for centuries, revealing the complex nature of human behavior and the intricate interplay of factors that shape our actions. This age-old debate continues to intrigue and challenge our...
Good always wins over evil—a timeless sentiment that has permeated cultures, myths, and stories throughout human history. This essay delves into the intricacies of the eternal struggle between good and evil, examining the moral, philosophical, and narrative dimensions of this archetypal conflict. By analyzing the...
One week before Halloween, Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade watch the carnival train clamor into town at 3:00 am. When they see the train pulling a singing calliope with no one at the keyboard, they realize it’s not a normal carnival (49). While the boys...
Good vs Evil (essay) The earliest forms of good and evil are generally expressed through pantheons of gods who are associated with either side and sit on the moral compass fighting for either good or evil. Moving on in history we see the Judeo Christian...
In the Gothic novel Dracula, Bram Stoker largely presents good and evil in stark contrast in a very simple manner. This perhaps mirrors Victorian views of good and evil as opposed yet inextricable, a strict view of right and wrong in a religious sense. But...
The discourse of evil has been a dominant tenet of the society since the ancient days to the contemporary world. The way the discourse is portrayed varies across generations, which, in turn, depend on the cultural setup of a given society. This variance manifests in...
Throughout history, and especially in this class, the topic of mass killings such as genocide has been brought up on many occasions and put under the microscope; from the many angles that come from each person that comes in contact with genocide, to the motives,...
The conflict between good and evil is a prevalent theme in literature. Graham Greene incorporates the conflict throughout the text of his novel Brighton Rock. In order to do this he uses two prominent characters, Ida Arnold and Pinkie Brown. Ida represents “good” and is...
The Darkness Between Us “I was thinking of the light. We’ll be stumbling about. . . We were going to look for the beast. . . There won’t be enough light”. In Lord of the Flies, the archetypes of light and dark serve as recurring...
Within the pages of “Beowulf” there is a constant struggle between good and evil. The epic poem is a classic tale of good versus evil with Grendel and Grendel’s mother being the embodiment of evil and Beowulf being good. Both sides share contrasting qualities. The...
What happens when one decides to lock up good people in an evil place? Does the good in humanity overcome evil, or does evil succeed? These are a couple of questions psychologist came up with while Stanford University conducted their dramatic experiment in 1971. The...
Is evil the product of a misguided choice or the outcome of lacking moral concept? Hannah Arendt, an author of many texts including Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil, was born in Hanover, Germany. She escaped Nazi Germany in 1933 to...
Introduction Aquinas emphasizes that the universe is the first universe intellect. It enables man to strive towards faith. Additionally, it comes through God directly and it is complete and self-sufficient. On the other hand, Aquinas believes that we can never achieve complete or final happiness...
Library has become the house of books and a conducive place for the people who love to read. Collection of the library is growing in terms of print and non-print materials. Ergo, as it grows, it needs someone who can take care of it and...
During his life, C.S. Lewis writes a collection of seven novels that he publishes into his well-known Chronicles of Narnia series, which sheds light on Narnia’s history. These novels introduce similar themes with the first book in the series named, The Magician’s Nephew. Most importantly,...
Topic analysis A Game of Thrones, written by George R.R. Martin, challenges the differences between good and evil; and if there could be something in between. Throughout the book, characters are faced with difficult decisions that challenge their morals and beliefs. Some characters commit evil...
Allegiance to a Psychopath: Reassessment of Morality and Evil It’s common and intentional in film and literature for the viewer or reader to find a character interesting, relatable, and sympathetic. These texts build characters specifically for viewers and readers to relate to and favor. Why,...
In Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, he discusses the battle between innate evil and goodness present in every human being. Through development of the novel’s characters, Conrad articulates what causes a person to allow either his bad intentions or his good intentions to dominate. By...
Introduction Children’s stories are short tales, each filled with adventures, excitement, sadness, and more. They are usually composed of a minimal amount of words and are rich with illustrations. As such, these stories play a crucial role in fostering a child’s creative imagination. They often...
Opinions about Justice Dante believed that justice was capital and proportionate to the injustice. He believed that the nature of the crime also affected the nature of the punishment. Along with this he alluded to crimes against God being more severe than crimes against others....
While there are still people in this world, evil will always exist. Evil can present itself in a plethora of forms. There is evil when its active, a process where people actively keep the evil alive. An example of this would be genocide. Genocide is...
The problem of evil is described by the scholastic philosophers of the middle ages, mainly Decartes, Spinoza, Malebranche and Leibniz. The primary development of the philosophical thought on the subject of evil was represented mainly with the starting point of Leibniz, ‘evil was a privation...
Ivanhoe This novel, Ivanhoe, was written by Sir Walter Scott, and contains 500 pages of exciting drama and romance. It follows the adventures of Wilfred of Ivanhoe, Richard the Lion-Heart, the outlaws of Sherwood Forest, and many other exciting heroes and heroines. Ivanhoe has returned...
Selfish lies, too often, precipitate malign corollary. The philosophical doctrines of human nature denote the behavioral complexity of people in terms of lying. Some people lie to exaggerate, some people lie to influence others, some people lie to compete for self-indulgence and personal gain, and...
