Is There Such A Thing As Pure Malevolence? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425476885)

""Is There Such A Thing As Pure Malevolence?"" is a philosophical exploration of the concept of pure evil or malevolence. Written by Alexander Bain, a 19th-century Scottish philosopher, the book delves into the idea that evil is not a tangible thing but rather an absence of good or a perversion of it. Bain argues that malevolence cannot exist on its own and must always be connected to some kind of good or positive force. He examines various philosophical and religious perspectives on evil, including the works of Plato, Aristotle, and Christianity, to provide a comprehensive analysis of the topic. The book is a thought-provoking read for those interested in philosophy, ethics, and the nature of evil.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dissertations on Leading Philosophical Topics, by Alexander Bain. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417910569.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alexander Bain
ISBN-10: 1425476880
ISBN-13: 9781425476885
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d