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“The human moral sense can excuse any atrocity in the minds of those who commit it, and it furnishes them with motives for acts of violence that bring them no tangible benefit.”

Quote by Steven Pinker

Book:Virtuous Violence

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Virtuous Violence

This book delves into the philosophical and ethical dimensions of violence, examining how it can be perceived as virtuous in certain contexts. more

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Steven Pinker is a renowned cognitive psychologist, linguist, and author. His research focuses on language, cognition, and human behavior, particularly the relationship between language and thought. Pinker is known for his in-depth research on the evolution of language and his contributions to the field of cognitive science. more

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