Philosophy of Dumbledore (was:Moody's death...)

[pippin_999]

No: HPFGUIDX 179607


> Betsy Hp:
> So.. what did you figure out?  What's the difference between good and 
> evil as per these books?
> 

Pippin:
I figured out that in practice it's naive to think that there is a simple answer 
to that question, and we may question the wisdom or the motives of any 
character who suggests there is one. But in theory, evil is  doing to our 
fellow beings that which is hateful to us, and good is learning not to do it.

Some learn best from the experiences of others, some learn best by 
making their own mistakes. Both methods are valid, though making one's
own mistakes is undoubtedly more painful. But as Hermione says, how
else will you learn? Therefore if the characters  wish to live in a more 
moral universe, they must tolerate the moral mistakes of  others as 
long as they're not life-threatening.

Does that help?

Pippin