Evil Quote by Susan Neiman
““the problem of evil is the guiding force of modern thought.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Evil in Modern Thought, 2008
Evil drives philosophical inquiry and shapes contemporary thinking.
In simple terms: Evil pushes modern ideas.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about morality.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
modernity
Mood
analytical
provocative
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- academic debate
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
moral psychology
critical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does suffering play in progress?
- Can good emerge without evil?
A Different Perspective
Evil may not be the sole driver of thought.
![“Trouble, hardship, difficulty, pain, suffering, conflict, tragedy, evil - they're all part of the [Christian] Story. Indeed, the problem of evil is the reason there's any Story at all.” quote by Greg Koukl](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e44/greg-koukl-12385_christian_trouble-hardship-difficulty-pain-sufferi_374860.jpg)
![“Evil cannot be "treated" -- nor should it be. Evil has to [be] confronted and destroyed and it matters not why the evil is in play. Society has no obligation to try to rehabilitate evil.” quote by Bill O'Reilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b89/bill-o-reilly-1019_destroyed_evil-cannot-be-treated-nor-should-it-be_3597.jpg)
