You do have to be pessimistic or cynical to think that the words good and evil have no real meaning, or even if they do then it’s not worth trying to use them b

You do have to be pessimistic or cynical to think that the words good and evil have no real meaning, or even if they do then it’s not worth trying to use them because nothing is perfect and clear. Refusing to deal with nuance and disagreement in a complex world might even be a good practical definition of pessimism. It’s a catch all “what’s the point of even trying?” excuse.