31 min
TSP223 - The Evolution of Evil The Sill
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- Society & Culture
The notion of evil is nothing new, but the word itself has become an increasing part of our daily lexicon. Is this word overused? Should we modify our understanding of this word and the way we apply it in our daily life?
Duration: 31:27
Credit: YouTube Segment with Ricky Gervais - Invite Hitler Or Little Girl With Food Allergies
Posted: February 25, 2024
Highlights:
Concept of evil and its evolution in societyDifferent types of evil and their connections to religious beliefsSocietal perception of evil in modern timesEmpathy for the "bad guy" in movies versus real-world perceptions of individuals in powerAssociation of "evil" with religious connotationsHistorical evolution of the concept of evilTypes of evil: moral evil, natural evil, bodily pain, and mental anguishEvil as a failure to take action in situations of sufferingSocietal perception of evil and its portrayal in popular cultureImpact of the word "evil" in modern discourse and its desensitization
The notion of evil is nothing new, but the word itself has become an increasing part of our daily lexicon. Is this word overused? Should we modify our understanding of this word and the way we apply it in our daily life?
Duration: 31:27
Credit: YouTube Segment with Ricky Gervais - Invite Hitler Or Little Girl With Food Allergies
Posted: February 25, 2024
Highlights:
Concept of evil and its evolution in societyDifferent types of evil and their connections to religious beliefsSocietal perception of evil in modern timesEmpathy for the "bad guy" in movies versus real-world perceptions of individuals in powerAssociation of "evil" with religious connotationsHistorical evolution of the concept of evilTypes of evil: moral evil, natural evil, bodily pain, and mental anguishEvil as a failure to take action in situations of sufferingSocietal perception of evil and its portrayal in popular cultureImpact of the word "evil" in modern discourse and its desensitization
31 min