On Evil

In this engaging and thought-provoking study, Terry Eagleton explores the enduring concept of evil, challenging modern skepticism and drawing on a wide range of literary, theological, and psychoanalytic sources. He examines the nature of evil across history and culture, from Saint Augustine to the Holocaust, raising intriguing questions about its true essence and appeal. The book invites readers to reconsider the power and presence of evil in the contemporary world, without resorting to simplistic judgments.