Contents

Preface

Introduction

1  The Clash of Mentalities: The Craving for Absolutes versus Pragmatic Fallibilism

2  The Anticipations and Legacy of Pragmatic Fallibilism

3  Moral Certainty and Passionate Commitment

4  Evil and the Corruption of Democratic Politics

5  Evil and the Corruption of Religion

Epilogue: What is to be Done?

Notes

Works Cited

Index