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The Thinker's Guide to Evil
The Thinker's Guide to Evil by Vardy,Peter; Arliss,Julie. [2003] Paperback
- GenresNonfictionPhilosophy
192 pages, Paperback
First published December 7, 2002
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Peter Vardy
31 books9 followersDr. Peter Vardy (born 1945) is a British academic, philosopher, theologian and author. Since 1999 he has held the post of Vice Principal at Heythrop College, London.
Vardy was originally a chartered accountant before becoming an academic. He holds a Masters Degree in Theology (with distinction) and a Ph.D (on ‘The Concept of Eternity’) from King's College London and has lectured in Philosophy of Religion at King's and also at the Institute of Education, London on their Masters Degree in Education programme.
Vardy was originally a chartered accountant before becoming an academic. He holds a Masters Degree in Theology (with distinction) and a Ph.D (on ‘The Concept of Eternity’) from King's College London and has lectured in Philosophy of Religion at King's and also at the Institute of Education, London on their Masters Degree in Education programme.
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November 6, 2012
This book is a thorough and concise book that seeks to find the cause of evil.
By using examples and by delving into how evil is viewed in different cultures and religions (psychiatry too!) we can begin to create our own view of evil.
As it states on page 178, some of the main reasons for evil are self-centeredness, the sub-conscious self, and what I would sum up as "justification" (groups justify their hatred or evil toward another group).
I'm not doing the book justice with my review. I think it should be required for college level religion/philosophy students. If you have time, read this! When people are aware they can do better.
By using examples and by delving into how evil is viewed in different cultures and religions (psychiatry too!) we can begin to create our own view of evil.
As it states on page 178, some of the main reasons for evil are self-centeredness, the sub-conscious self, and what I would sum up as "justification" (groups justify their hatred or evil toward another group).
I'm not doing the book justice with my review. I think it should be required for college level religion/philosophy students. If you have time, read this! When people are aware they can do better.
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