For all humans, when we commit or approve of evil, it's because we perceive a benefit from it.
A well-developed conscience isn't necessary when evil presents an expected loss -- even a below-average chimpanzee would know to avoid that -- but when evil presents an expected gain.
For all humans, when we commit or approve of evil, it's because we perceive a benefit from it.
A well-developed conscience isn't necessary when evil presents an expected loss -- even a below-average chimpanzee would know to avoid that -- but when evil presents an expected gain.