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Iliyana Petrova

A Look at Morality and the Human Soul. Is there absolute good and evil?

In human history, the search for absolute truth has often been linked to distinguishing good from evil. But do these two concepts really exist in their ultimate, universal form? Or are they more a product of our individual perceptions and cultural influences?

Each person represents a unique system of beliefs, emotions and experiences. What may be good to one may seem evil to another. The reason for this lies not only in the differences between people, but in how we ourselves perceive the world around us.

Morality is not a one-size-fits-all value – it is built on the basis of upbringing, social environment, culture and personal experiences. For example, in one culture certain actions may be considered perfectly acceptable, while in another those same actions may be perceived as unacceptable or even criminal.

At the same time, psychology shows us that the human mind often seeks balance and justification for its actions, even when they may be contrary to generally accepted norms. The same action can be interpreted differently, depending on the context and the intentions behind it.

This leads to the main question: if there is no universal measure of good and evil, then how can we determine what is right and what is wrong? Perhaps the answer lies not in the actions themselves, but in the intention with which they are performed and the impact they have on others.

The world is not black and white, but full of nuances. Morals and ethics are like a mirror of the human soul – a reflection of our deepest fears, aspirations and convictions. And therein lies their power and complexity: in the absence of absolute truths to guide us, we are forced to seek our own truth and understand the world through the lens of personal experience.



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