The article "The Philosophy of Good and Evil" by Michi Beck has made me question many things. Even though Good and Evil have been a big disgustion for years, nobody knows the real reason that makes something good or evil. Beck's first idea is that good and evil is defined by society and he brings up the concept of free will and how it plays into good and evil. Without a clear recognition of a communities rules, it would be hard to decipher what is concidered right or wrong/ good or evil, but once a society defines law then good and bad can be judged.
Becks also raises the question of the possibility of evil being removed from the world. I believe that this possibility could not be true because everything needs its opposite: black and white, tall and short, good and evil. Then once you get rid of evil, good would disappear also. I also believe that with free will comes choice. And choice allows the opportunity to break societies rules. The third argument Beck's makes agains evil remaining in the world is the question if evil has always been a part of humanity. I too believe evil has been present throughout history. By reading Beck's article, I have learned to be more critical when looking at society, laws, and free will.
