The Roots of Good and Evil is written by Ven. Nyanaponika Thera. The three terrible roots in us are greed, hatred, and illusion. Non-greed, non-hatred (love), and non-delusion are the positive ones (wisdom). All of our problems and suffering stem from bad roots, whereas our joy and happiness are derived from good ones. If we are to put a stop to pain and achieve true peace and happiness, we must grasp and understand their roots. This book delves into the nature of these six roots in depth. It includes Buddha's lectures on the subject as well as customary commentarial explanations.
