metaphysical evil

"We've demonized taxes…We've created almost the idea that they're a metaphysical evil."

What are physical and metaphysical evil?

Russell argues that moral and physical evil must result from metaphysical evil (imperfection).

Is not this beautiful tale about the fair freedom fighter against an unexplained metaphysical evil an insult to liberation movements around the world?

Metaphysical evil - This refers to such things as imperfection and chance (criminals going unpunished, deformities, etc.)

Javier Bardem plays Anton Chigurh, an emanation of pure metaphysical evil with a soft voice and peculiar haircut.

Dave's abduction is an act of inexplicable, almost metaphysical evil, and this story of guilt, grief and vengeance grows out of it like a mass of dark weeds.