Evil, Political Violence, and Forgiveness Essays in Honor of Claudia Card

Until recently philosophers have discussed evil primarily in theoretical contexts, pondering why a perfect God does not abolish evil. Evil, Political Violence, and Forgiveness: Essays in Honor of Claudia Card reflects a burgeoning interest among philosophers in a broader array of ethical and political questions concerning evils. Written in tribute to Claudia Card-whose distinguished academic career has culminated in the development of a new theory of evil-this collection of essays explores the concepts of evil, the multifaceted harms of brutal political violence, and the appropriateness of forgiveness as an ethical response to evils.

Andrea Vetlman is assistant professor of philosophy at James Madison University. Kathryn J. Norlock is associate professor of philosophy at St. Mary's College of Maryland. She is author of Forgiveness from a Feminist Perspective (2008).