Steven Pinker
What’s inside
Steven Pinker’s ‘The Better Angels of Our Nature’ argues that violence in human societies has significantly decreased over time due to various social, cultural, and material advancements.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the historical trends in violence
- Appreciating the factors that contribute to peace
- Gaining insights into human nature and society
- Informing perspectives on current events and policy
Key Points
- The decline of violence across human history
- The civilizing process within societies
- The humanitarian revolution and its impact
- The long peace following World War II
- Rights revolutions expanding empathy
- The role of reason in reducing violence
- Challenges to the thesis of declining violence
Who’s it For
- Students of psychology
- Historians
- Sociologists
- Policy Makers
- Peace and conflict studies scholars
About the author
Steven Pinker is a renowned cognitive psychologist, linguist, and popular science author known for his deep insights into language and the human mind.