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On Evil

By Terry Eagleton
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This book by Terry Eagleton offers a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of evil, challenging common perceptions and delving into philosophical and psychological dimensions. The author examines the nature of evil through the lens of history, literature, and philosophy, posing intriguing questions about its origins, manifestations, and implications in human behaviour. Eagleton provides a nuanced analysis, encouraging readers to reconsider simplistic definitions and reflect on evil's complexities in contemporary society.
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You might appreciate this book if you have an interest in exploring the moral complexities and philosophical dimensions of human nature. It delves into the concept of evil, mixing wit with scholarly insight to challenge conventional wisdom about its origins and implications. Ideal for those intrigued by how cultural, psychological, and philosophical perspectives intersect to unravel the darker aspects of humanity.

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On Evil

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An impassioned argument for the existence of evil from one of the most respected and influential critics of our day

In this witty, accessible study, the prominent Marxist thinker Terry Eagleton launches a surprising defence of the reality of evil, drawing on literary, theological, and psychoanalytic sources to suggest that evil, no mere medieval artefact, is a real phenomenon with palpable force in our contemporary world.

In a book that ranges from St. Augustine to alcoholism, Thomas Aquinas to Thomas Mann, Shakespeare to the Holocaust, Eagleton investigates the frightful plight of those doomed souls who apparently destroy for no reason. In the process, he poses a set of intriguing questions. Is evil really a kind of nothingness? Why should it appear so glamorous and seductive? Why does goodness seem so boring? Is it really possible for human beings to delight in destruction for no reason at all?

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On Evil by Terry Eagleton has generally sparked intrigue with its direct approach to the nature of evil, blending philosophy with a touch of wit. Reviewers have appreciated Eagleton's ability to weave together historical and cultural insights, though some noted that the exploration might feel somewhat episodic. Readers often highlight the book's thought-provoking take on moral complexity as a strength, despite mixed opinions on the depth of its arguments.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300171259

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Audience: Adult education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 192

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Terry Eagleton

About the Author

Terry Eagleton is currently Bailrigg Professor of English Literature at the University of Lancaster, England, and Professor of Cultural Theory at the National University of Ireland, Galway. He lives in Dublin.

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