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Classical Philosophy

Milton: Descent into Evil

August 3, 2021

Many have wondered over time, over centuries, whether Milton’s representation of Satan is in some ways too powerful, too vivid, too seductive. […]

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Classical Philosophy

Types of Evil: Natural and Moral

April 16, 2021

Both natural evil and moral evil affect human lives in a significant manner. Moral evil hurts both the perpetrator and the victim. Natural evil, on the other hand, can enable people to feel compassion and help each other. […]

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Classical Philosophy

Gnosticism: Shadow of Orthodox Christianity

April 15, 2021

Traditional Christian views have always received their share of threats since ancient times. One of such challenges is Gnosticism, which challenges the traditional teachings of Christianity, thereby giving rise to many conspiracies. […]

Classical Philosophy

Early Thinkers and Meaning of Evil in Christianity

April 15, 2021

There had been several approaches by various thinkers toward having a better understanding of what evil actually means. Over the years, Christian theology offered several theories of evil and how one can affirm the existence of God in the face of evil. […]

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Classical Philosophy

Thrasymachus: A New Face of Evil

April 5, 2021

In his early writings, Plato depicted evil as an outcome of ignorance. With time, Plato’s views on evil became more complicated and his depiction of good and bad people became more radical. […]

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Classical Philosophy

Plato’s Reflections on Human Evil and Malice

April 5, 2021

In his dialogues on what he perceived to be evil, Plato has shared that that evil is a consequence of ignorance; that no one goes against their well-formed judgment, and that a well-formed judgment can never be truly evil. […]

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