https://aphinum.com/tags/evil/ Recent content in Evil on Philosophy Structured Notes Hugo en-US Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:54:33 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/the-dual-nature-of-evil-plotinus-perspective/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:03:30 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/the-dual-nature-of-evil-plotinus-perspective/ <p><strong>The Dual Nature of Evil: Plotinus&rsquo; Perspective</strong></p> <p><strong>Overview</strong> Plotinus, a Neoplatonist philosopher, posits the existence of two types of evil: one inherent to the imperfect world and another resulting from sin. He argues that free will plays a crucial role in the origin of this latter type of evil. This essay explores Plotinus&rsquo; views on the dual nature of evil, its implications for his philosophy, and the context in which he developed these ideas.</p>