Furthering "Bad" to "Evil"

In these continuing sections Nietzsche further defines “good” and “bad,” bring what is “evil” into the equation of humanity as an almost furthering of what is “bad”. He embellishes the difference between “evil” and “bad,” even though both of them are contrary of what is “good,” and their use in describing and distinguishing the acts and intentions of humanity. In short, Nietzsche notes that the difference in the definitions lies with motive. In later defending his idea of the problem with the origin of “good” Nietzsche enlists the image of a bird of prey and a defenseless lamb. What is done, in the bird’s eye, is necessary for life and survival. While the lambs perceive the killing of one of their kind as evil, it is through the eyes of the bird an act of endurance. The difference, as Nietzsche claims, is when the killing of innocent lambs is done merely for the bird’s enjoyment. That act of killing would be considered “evil”. The perception of that difference is what is difficult in the eyes of the weak; to them the acts of the powerful that affect them are seen as “evil”. However the strong are doing what is necessary for their survival, though it comes at an often great expense to the weak. Nietzsche also talks about higher authority and their perception of “good” and “evil,” noting that they do what pleases them without considering their acts as potentially evil. In short, this section focuses on the will behind actions and how motive defines it. Though actions may be acutely defined by motive, the action itself is seen for what it is [by both the weak and the strong]. As individuals, the motives of people’s actions aren’t always clear; all we see is what has been done. We, in turn, are defined by that. Batman had it right, “It’s not who you are underneath, it’s what you do that defines you.” Because it’s what you do that the world ultimately sees.