Like devils, but still humans: a systematic examination and moderate defense of Kant’s view of (quasi-)diabolical evil

Among scholars, how to interpret and evaluate Kant’s rejection of diabolical evil remains controversial. This article has two aims. First, I will examine all six forms of (quasi-)diabolical evil either discussed by Kant or implicitly contained in his texts, thereby demonstrating the reasons why each...

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Main Author: Lu, Chao ca. 21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis [2017]
In: International journal of philosophy and theology
Year: 2017, Volume: 78, Issue: 3, Pages: 270-288
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Kant, Immanuel 1724-1804 / Devil / Malice / Arbitrariness
RelBib Classification:KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
NBE Anthropology
VA Philosophy
Further subjects:B Self-love
B evil qua evil
B self-conceit
B diabolical evil
B Evil
B Kant
Online Access: Volltext (doi)