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What does it mean?
Lewis asserts that evil is not a separate substance but goodness that has been corrupted.
In plain terms
Badness is just goodness that got ruined.
What can you take from it?
Evil depends on good to exist.

Where it applies

  • philosophical discussion
  • theology
  • ethics

Putting it to work

  • understand corruption
  • preserve goodness

Questions to consider

  • Is evil real or just lack of good?
  • What is the root of badness?

Another view

This view doesn't explain why corruption happens.

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