This monster raises the question of the nature of EVIL in human society. Our social order is impossible if we completely reject the religious concept of FREE WILL. And yet what is the scientific basis for it in mere biochemistry ?
A quote from Oscar Wilde's " The Picture of Dorian Gray " offers some insight into the FALL of an individual into moral chaos. Dorian's mentor, a middle aged degenerate himself, advises him: " be always seeking new sensations ". Hedonism and narcissism explain much evil.The social system of capitalism-the competitive rat race-encourages us to see other human beings as mere animated objects to be manipulated for one's own selfish ends. In a way we are all EATING EACH OTHER !
A quote from Oscar Wilde's " The Picture of Dorian Gray " offers some insight into the FALL of an individual into moral chaos. Dorian's mentor, a middle aged degenerate himself, advises him: " be always seeking new sensations ". Hedonism and narcissism explain much evil.The social system of capitalism-the competitive rat race-encourages us to see other human beings as mere animated objects to be manipulated for one's own selfish ends. In a way we are all EATING EACH OTHER !
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