Bonhoeffer‘s Theory of Stupidity

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German pastor, opposed the Nazi regime and was imprisoned. He argued that stupidity, not malice, was the root of societal issues, as it renders people defenseless against evil. Stupidity is a moral defect, often exacerbated by power, leading individuals to lose independence and become tools of evil. Bonhoeffer believed that only liberation, not instruction, could overcome stupidity. He died for his resistance efforts, leaving a legacy of moral responsibility.

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