“The collapse of communism and a recognition of its economic and humanitarian catastrophes took the romance out of revolutionary violence and cast doubt on the wisdom of redistributing wealth at the point of a gun.”
Quote by Steven Pinker
Work
The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined
This book delves into the patterns and causes behind the reduction of violence in society, exploring various historical periods and cultural contexts. more
Author
Steven Pinker
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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