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yossarian · 04-01-2007, 09:19 AM

Darkwork = selfishness

Evil = ?

I readily admit that someone who is acting selfishly can end up benefitting the greater good. But they are still selfish aren't they? Over the long run, someone who is selfish will certainly benefit the greater good and eventually realise englightenment. This I believe to be true. But I don't see how this makes it not-evil.

What is evil if not selfishness, if not darkwork?

04-01-2007, 09:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
yossarian Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 851	If selfishness isn't evil, then what is evil? Darkwork = selfishness Evil = ? I readily admit that someone who is acting selfishly can end up benefitting the greater good. But they are still selfish aren't they? Over the long run, someone who is selfish will certainly benefit the greater good and eventually realise englightenment. This I believe to be true. But I don't see how this makes it not-evil. What is evil if not selfishness, if not darkwork?