The Abuse of Evil: The Corruption of Politics and Religion since 9/11
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The Abuse of Evil: The Corruption of Politics and Religion since 9/11 is a philosophical critique by Richard J. Bernstein examining how the rhetoric of “evil” has distorted political discourse and religious understanding in the post-9/11 era.
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Target entity: The Abuse of Evil: The Corruption of Politics and Religion since 9/11 Context triple: [Richard J. Bernstein, notableWork, The Abuse of Evil: The Corruption of Politics and Religion since 9/11]
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Monsters To Destroy: The Neoconservative War on Terror and Sin
"Monsters To Destroy: The Neoconservative War on Terror and Sin" is a scholarly book by Ira Chernus that critically examines how neoconservative ideology framed the War on Terror in moralistic and quasi-religious terms.
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B.
Unspeakable: Facing Up to Evil in an Age of Genocide and Terror
"Unspeakable: Facing Up to Evil in an Age of Genocide and Terror" is a nonfiction book by social critic and Christian apologist Os Guinness that explores the problem of evil and suffering in the modern world.
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C.
Holy Wars: The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism
Holy Wars: The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism is a non-fiction book that analyzes the historical roots, political dynamics, and global impact of modern Islamic fundamentalist movements.
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D.
War Without End: The Rise of Islamist Terrorism and Global Response
"War Without End: The Rise of Islamist Terrorism and Global Response" is a non-fiction book by Dilip Hiro that analyzes the historical roots, evolution, and worldwide repercussions of Islamist terrorism and the international efforts to combat it.
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E.
Terrorism and Democracy
"Terrorism and Democracy" is a book by former CIA Director Stansfield Turner that analyzes the challenges democratic societies face in confronting terrorism while preserving civil liberties and democratic values.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Abuse of Evil: The Corruption of Politics and Religion since 9/11 Target entity description: The Abuse of Evil: The Corruption of Politics and Religion since 9/11 is a philosophical critique by Richard J. Bernstein examining how the rhetoric of “evil” has distorted political discourse and religious understanding in the post-9/11 era.
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A.
Monsters To Destroy: The Neoconservative War on Terror and Sin
"Monsters To Destroy: The Neoconservative War on Terror and Sin" is a scholarly book by Ira Chernus that critically examines how neoconservative ideology framed the War on Terror in moralistic and quasi-religious terms.
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B.
Unspeakable: Facing Up to Evil in an Age of Genocide and Terror
"Unspeakable: Facing Up to Evil in an Age of Genocide and Terror" is a nonfiction book by social critic and Christian apologist Os Guinness that explores the problem of evil and suffering in the modern world.
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C.
Holy Wars: The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism
Holy Wars: The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism is a non-fiction book that analyzes the historical roots, political dynamics, and global impact of modern Islamic fundamentalist movements.
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D.
War Without End: The Rise of Islamist Terrorism and Global Response
"War Without End: The Rise of Islamist Terrorism and Global Response" is a non-fiction book by Dilip Hiro that analyzes the historical roots, evolution, and worldwide repercussions of Islamist terrorism and the international efforts to combat it.
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E.
Terrorism and Democracy
"Terrorism and Democracy" is a book by former CIA Director Stansfield Turner that analyzes the challenges democratic societies face in confronting terrorism while preserving civil liberties and democratic values.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| addresses |
religious fundamentalism
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secular and religious justifications of violence ⓘ war on terror discourse ⓘ |
| argues |
for more nuanced moral and political judgment
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that abuse of the concept of evil corrupts democratic debate ⓘ that invoking evil can shut down dialogue and critical reflection ⓘ |
| author | Richard J. Bernstein ⓘ |
| context | post-September 11, 2001 era ⓘ |
| critiques |
demonization of political opponents
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moral absolutism in politics ⓘ simplistic good-versus-evil narratives ⓘ |
| examines |
impact of 9/11 on political language
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impact of 9/11 on religious understanding ⓘ relationship between evil and responsibility ⓘ role of fear in public discourse ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
United States politics after September 11, 2001
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use of the term "evil" in political discourse ⓘ use of the term "evil" in religious discourse ⓘ |
| genre |
philosophy
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political philosophy ⓘ religious studies ⓘ |
| hasForm | monograph ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critical of binary moral categories
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defends pluralism and dialogue in politics ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general educated readers interested in politics and religion
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students of philosophy ⓘ students of political theory ⓘ students of religious studies ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
evil
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political rhetoric ⓘ post-9/11 politics ⓘ public discourse ⓘ religion and politics ⓘ |
| philosophicalApproach |
hermeneutics
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pragmatism ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
American foreign policy after 9/11
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September 11 attacks ⓘ ethics of political speech ⓘ public theology ⓘ war on terror ⓘ |
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The Abuse of Evil: The Corruption of Politics and Religion since 9/11
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