Assignment 3 - Benjamin Givens

As all things, morality is inherently relative. It is a useful concept in so far that it allows to agree upon a set of ideals that benefit us all and that we can come to a compromise and consensus on what is generally held to be "good" and its opposite—"evil." Of course, given that it is an agreed upon sentiment and is subject to change as the views of society change, it cannot be a stark contrast between darkness and light. Given that over time the differences between the two sides can change, it is clear that there cannot be a simple definite concept between good and evil. Good and evil by this definition are not forces that enact change upon the world, but a way to categorize actions and attitudes that give us a base to work from in our own actions and attitudes. Most people seek to be a good person and the definitions of good and evil that are fluidly created by society at large serve as a guide for achieving that. It is this fluidity of the definitions of good and evil and the small nuances that every person contributes to the general understanding through their personal perspectives that lead me to the conclusion that there cannot be a simple or perfect definition of good or evil; they are ideas and tools, not something to be defeated or exist absolutely.