Hatred is a phenomenon of tremendous ethical significance, yet it is poorly understood today. This essay explores some of the ways in which hatred is conceptualized and evaluated within different philosophical and religious traditions. Attention is focused on the Hebrew Bible and on the writings of Aristotle, Cicero, Seneca, Aquinas, and Buddhaghosa. Subtle differences mark various tradition-rooted accounts of the nature, causes, and effects of hatred. These differences yield different judgments about hatred's value and imply different methods for addressing the problem of hatred.
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Jewish Views of Hatred 176 Hatred in the Hebrew Bible 178 Preliminary Conclusion 180 Aristotle and the Stoics on Hatred 181 Aristotle on Hatred 181 The Stoics on Hatred 183 Tensions and Recapitulation 185 Aquinas on Hatred 186 Love 187 Hatred 188 A Summary of Aquinas 191 Buddhaghosa on Hatred 191 Hatred as a Root Cause of Suffering 193 Alleviating Hatred 194 Conclusion 196 Notes 197
