The word “demonise” often carries a heavy, negative connotation. It brings to mind historical injustices, the persecution of minorities, and the dangerous practice of reducing complex human beings or groups to simplistic caricatures of evil. And rightly so – demonising people is unequivocally wrong and harmful. However, let’s consider something fundamentally different: demonising genuine demons. Let’s step outside … Continue reading The Logic of Labelling Pure Evil: Why It’s Sensible to Demonise Genuine Demons