Created Quote by J Budziszewski
““Only good was created. Every evil thing is a good thing ruined. There are no other ways to get an evil thing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Logic of Moral Responsibility, J Budziszewski, 2005
All moral entities are fundamentally good; evil is merely the corruption of good, implying that evil cannot exist independently.
In simple terms: Evil is corrupted good.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the good root of wrongdoing.
Themes
ethics
theology
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Moral counseling
- theological debate
- personal reflection on wrongdoing
Key Concepts
Goodness
corruption
ontological dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can all evil be traced to a good origin?
- What does this imply for accountability?
A Different Perspective
Simplifies complex moral psychology to a binary view.
