
Conceptions of Evil Throughout the History of Ideas
A Survey of Thought
Jason J. Campbell(Author)
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published on 20. January 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-3-8433-8773-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book is a brief historical survey of the conceptual development of evil and its denial. The discourse on the concept of evil has developed throughout centuries of rigorous theological and philosophical debates. An attempt to understand and address the problem of evil has shaped the historical development of both moral and political theory. Addressing and identifying common themes throughout the history of ideas, both in the East and the West, may facilitate contemporary theorists in tackling new and arising threats to peace. The inherently conflictual nature of evil, the duality of good versus evil, and our inability to peacefully coexist, are unfortunate consequences of our collective diversity. Thus, an understanding of conflict and its resolution should begin with an attempt to understand the universally recognized concept of evil.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Germany
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
292 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-8433-8773-6 (9783843387736)
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Person
Dr. Jason J. Campbell is an Assistant Professor of Conflict Resolution and Philosophy at Nova Southeastern University. He is the founder and Executive Director for the Institute for Genocide Awareness and Applied Research (IGAAR). His research interest include genocide studies and prevention, the problem of evil, and conflict resolution.