Recognizing one’s potential for evil can lead to greater self-respect and resistance to oppression.

Evidence

When the wakening occurs—when once-naïve people recognize in themselves the seeds of evil and monstrosity, and see themselves as dangerous (at least potentially) their fear decreases. … Then, perhaps, they begin to resist oppression. — Jordan B. Peterson, 12 Rules for Life An Antidote to Chaos, 168

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Jordan B. Peterson, 12 Rules for Life An Antidote to Chaos, 168
• XREF: connects to: Elevating the individual reduces societal suffering. — Jordan B. Peterson, 12 Rules for Life An Antidote to Chaos, 88; Humility and self-awareness can prevent societal oppression. — Jordan B. Peterson, 12 Rules for Life An Antidote to Chaos, 601; Understanding personal capacities for evil leads to moral development. — Jordan B. Peterson, 12 Rules for Life An Antidote to Chaos, 600 (+5 more)

Library Connections

• Understanding personal capacities for evil leads to moral development. #expands (0.85) — Jordan B. Peterson, 12 Rules for Life An Antidote to Chaos, 600

Broader Connections

• Humility and self-awareness can prevent societal oppression. #expands (0.70) — Jordan B. Peterson, 12 Rules for Life An Antidote to Chaos, 601