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Can evil be quantified? Can we measure the impact of evil on individuals and society in a way that would make it an entry in a ledger? Evil is a concept mostly associated with Christian Theology. As such it is assumed to be at best a meaningless term, subjective and useless scientifically. Evil is a term in metaphysics but so is honesty and this is measured, at least by bankers. Lets take another look at what evil is, remembering, nothing is more metaphysical than quantification.
By Robert BurkCan evil be quantified? Can we measure the impact of evil on individuals and society in a way that would make it an entry in a ledger? Evil is a concept mostly associated with Christian Theology. As such it is assumed to be at best a meaningless term, subjective and useless scientifically. Evil is a term in metaphysics but so is honesty and this is measured, at least by bankers. Lets take another look at what evil is, remembering, nothing is more metaphysical than quantification.