Episode 17: Evil
Explicit

Episode 17: Evil

Explicit

The Philosophers Stoned by Sam Labun and Jordan Strauss

Episode notes

In this episode, Sam and Jordan discuss the concept of evil. Throughout history, "evil" has been used to describe people, events, and practices that seem beyond merely "bad." Sometimes, however, the punishment of "evil" is used to justify atrocities, like the Salem witch trials. Is "evil" really a useful concept for understanding human nature?