Hades, the Greek god of the underworld, is often portrayed as a dark and malevolent figure in popular culture. However, the concept of Hades being evil is a complex one that requires a deeper understanding of Greek mythology and the cultural context in which these...
The concept of evil and omnipotence has been a subject of philosophical debate for centuries. The question arises as to whether the existence of evil in the world is compatible with the existence of an all-powerful and benevolent deity. This essay aims to explore the...
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...
Introduction Throughout human history, the presence of conflict and moral dilemmas has been undeniable. From wars and genocides to acts of individual malevolence, the concept of evil has always been intertwined with human existence. We often categorize individuals like Hitler as embodiments of evil, yet...
The question regarding whether humans are naturally good or evil becomes a topic of discussion when people see something morally wrong happen in their lives and then start to wonder why some people do bad things. They begin to question: are humans naturally born evil...
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 the annals of literature, human beings have grappled with the intricacies of morality, often delving into the depths of evil actions. These actions, ranging from petty theft to heinous crimes like murder, have been a recurring theme in novels, poems, and various forms of...
Introduction One question preoccupied Augustine from the time he was a student in Carthage: why does evil exist in the world? He returned to this question again and again in his philosophy, a line of inquiry motivated by personal experience. Augustine lived in an era...
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,...
Christopher Marlowe’s play entitled, Doctor Faustus, tells the story of a curious and ambitious man who has grown tired of focusing on all of the traditional areas of study, and wishes to learn something less known by others. Faustus is intrigued by magic, and after...
Introduction The Catholic church teaches that God places the natural law into every human being. Every person conceived possesses the natural law connaturally (Maritain 13). For human beings, this natural law is part of human nature and it informs its possessor of what is good...
A famous “Evil Empire Speech” given on March 3, 1983, by the fortieth President of the United States Donald Reagan addresses The National Association of Evangelicals that is known for its contribution to humanitarian and spiritual work in America. The president focuses on the discussion...
In life, there are many universal questions that philosophers have struggled to answer for eons. What is the meaning of life? What is evil?Questions such as these have long been contested. However, the question addressed in this essay is the latter. In an attempt to...
When we see a baby we see purity and goodness, we could never see them growing up to be a murderer, terrorist or someone who chooses bad over good. I don’t believe that any baby is born with the intent to cause harm to anyone....