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Originally Posted by PornoSatan
Good nor evil exist in their accepted definitions when used in context, where one is the antonym of the other. It isn't a "does one exist?" type of thing. Neither exist. People shouldn't be allowed to pick and choose. They're just superstitious equivalents to those who may or may not act altruistic.
Good - People who do unselfish acts at their own expense, defined by their culture.
Evil - People who only keep to themselves, who do things not generally accepted by their culture. (Salem Witch Trials attributed antisocialism to "evil")
As mentioned earlier, neither exist. Almost everything defined as evil can be found to be acceptable in another culture or scenario. (Kill 1 person and you're a murderer, kill 100 and you get a medal.)
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i would think that despite the situational nature of good and evil, that they both exist. but i guess this is another question, namely, what does it mean for something to exist.
another thought, wouldn't a capitalistic society find selfish acts to be good?