Final answer:
The ancient Greeks, particularly Socrates, viewed evil as the result of ignorance, believing that people would do good if they knew what was right.
Step-by-step explanation:
According to the ancient Greeks and specifically the philosophy of Socrates, evil was the result of ignorance. Socrates believed that if people knew what was right, they would do it because everyone seeks what they believe to be good for themselves. If someone commits an act perceived as evil, it is not out of a voluntary desire to do wrong but because they mistakenly believe it to be good in some way. Socrates maintained that ignorance was the root cause of evil actions, and thus, education was seen as the remedy to enlighten individuals about their errors.