The Darker Angels of Our Nature: Refuting the Pinker Theory of History & Violence
Refuting the Pinker Theory of History & Violence
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Philip Dwyer and Mark McCully's 'The Darker Angels of Our Nature' directly challenges Steven Pinker's optimistic view of declining violence.
The book features essays from seventeen scholars who critique Pinker's methodology and data, offering a more nuanced perspective on the history of violence.
It examines various forms of violence across different cultures and time periods, highlighting the complexities often overlooked in simplistic narratives.
The authors argue that violence is far more pervasive and multifaceted than Pinker suggests.
The book serves as a counter-narrative, emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive understanding of violence throughout history.
The book features essays from seventeen scholars who critique Pinker's methodology and data, offering a more nuanced perspective on the history of violence.
It examines various forms of violence across different cultures and time periods, highlighting the complexities often overlooked in simplistic narratives.
The authors argue that violence is far more pervasive and multifaceted than Pinker suggests.
The book serves as a counter-narrative, emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive understanding of violence throughout history.
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Philip Dwyer and Mark Micale, "The Darker Angels of Our Nature: Refuting the Pinker Theory of History & Violence" (Bloomsbury, 2021)
