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That's an example of a well-cemented "good-vs-evil" dichotomy in the sense that the story of good vs evil in WWII has been told and retold so many times, that p
by kzrdude 5y ago
That's an example of a well-cemented "good-vs-evil" dichotomy in the sense that the story of good vs evil in WWII has been told and retold so many times, that people can't imagine arguing with it.
The concepts of "good" and "evil" are interesting, for example the discussion of the Banality of Evil (Arendt) etc.
- systemvoltage 5y agoYes, many philosophers (e.g. Nietsche) wrote of it. It is a pretty well established moral line today, completely undisputed - the holocaust, terrorism, etc. It is beyond political ideology.
- imwillofficial 5y agoIf you accept the facts as presented in history books without critical review, sure.
- cycomanic 5y agoI'm not sure how to read this, are you denying that the holocaust happened? I grew up during a time when quite a few witnesses were still alive and I did talk to some, no need to read a history book (although it definitely helps your overall formation as a reasonable person).
- imwillofficial 5y agoI’m questioning the good vs evil narrative. In my lifetime I’ve seen it used to lay waste to entire countries, and I helped do it. I’m a little more skeptical now.
- kzrdude 5y agoTo say that any side was "undisputed good" would be a simplification too far - of WWII, but I imagine that's not what you mean.