I explore how people can treat each other cruelly not with reference to the concept of evil, but with reference to the concept of empathy.Įmpathy erosion is the process of turning other people into objects, and it is done when we are solely focused on our own interests. It is a mere explanation, and we need a better one. The concept of evil is inadequate to explain the actions of Nazis like Hitler. If the answers were sufficient, the question would feel as if it had been answered and the matter settled. The answers that are available are not satisfying. The question of how humans can be so cruel is still unanswered.
The paradox at the heart of human nature is that people can objectify others, but they also have a natural sympathy for others that they can switch off. Insights from Chapter 6 Insights from Chapter 1 Insights on Simon Baron-Cohen's The Science of Evil
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