Chignell
According to Chignell, what is identified when discussing evil?
two opposing ways of understanding evil
According to Leopardi, why did he conclude that “everything is evil”?
The belief that everything that exists is ultimately directed toward evil.
According to “Cinematic Evil,” what is moral evil and what is natural evil?
Evil caused by human actions versus evil caused by natural events.
According to “Hell as a Problem of Evil in Medieval Women Mystics,” what is Hell?
A central place of punishment shaping medieval discussions of evil.
According to Wesley Chan, what is meant by “Don’t be evil”?
The famous corporate phrase associated with Google’s ethical identity.
According to Chignell, what are the key concepts emphasized in the second camp’s discussion of evil?
Choices and will
According to Leopardi, how is Nature portrayed in relation to evil?
Nature is portrayed as the root or source of suffering and evil.
According to “Cinematic Evil,” what is cinematic evil?
The concept describing how film represents and shapes our understanding of evil.
According to Sarah K. Pinnock, who were the “witches”?
The group historically accused of causing harm through supernatural means.
According to Jennifer L. Geddes, who is Hannah Arendt?
The political thinker associated with the concept of the banality of evil.
According to Chignell, how is evil understood in terms of choices and will?
The view that evil results from human decisions and intentional action.
According to Leopardi, can there be any positive outcome in his conception of evil?
The idea that universal suffering might create solidarity among human beings.
How does cinematic evil shape viewers’ understanding of morality?
The idea that film visually dramatizes evil to influence audience perception.
According to “Hell as a Problem of Evil in Medieval Women Mystics,” why was evil important in Medieval society?
Evil reinforced moral order and religious authority in medieval society.
According to Wesley Chan, what business strategy is behind Google’s use of evil?
Google’s strategic use of “evil” to define its corporate identity.
According to Chignell, how does understanding evil as choices and will affect moral responsibility?
The deeper implication of defining evil in terms of choices and will for human responsibility.
What were the two actors in Leopardi story demonstrate evil?
The Icelander and Nature
According to the author of “Cinematic Evil,” how does film transform complex moral issues into visual narratives?
The argument that cinema makes evil emotionally compelling and morally simplified.
According to Sarah K. Pinnock, what did we learn about the identity of the “witches” and what were they blamed for?
The social, gendered, and marginalized identities attributed to accused witches.
According to Wesley Chan, how did Google redefine evil?
The shift from evil as moral wrongdoing to evil as actions that harm users or society.
According to Chignell, what does it mean to “domesticate” evil?
The attempt to soften or normalize evil by making it less frightening or more manageable.
What is one major criticism of Leopardi’s conception of evil?
That Leopardi projects blame onto existence or Nature rather than human responsibility.
What is a major critique of how cinema represents evil?
The risk that cinematic portrayals may glamorize or oversimplify evil.
According to Sarah K. Pinnock, what religious explanations are behind misogyny and witch trials?
The theological traditions that contributed to misogyny and justified witch hunts.
What is a major criticism of “On Google and Not Being Evil”?
That focusing only on moral branding ignores broader economic and profit motives.