Humanity: A Moral History of the Twentieth Century

by Glover, Jonathan
ISBN: 9780300186406
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Overview

Renowned moral philosopher Jonathan Glover confronts the brutal history of the twentieth century to unravel the mystery of why so many atrocities occurred. In a new preface, Glover brings the book through the post-September 11 era and into our own time--and asks whether humankind can "weaken the grip war has on us."

Praise for the first edition:

"It is hard to imagine a more important book. Glover makes an overwhelming case for the need to understand our own inhumanity, and reduce or eliminate the ways in which it can express itself--and he then begins the task himself. Humanity is an extraordinary achievement."--Peter Singer, Princeton University

"This is an extraordinary book: brilliant, haunting and uniquely important. Almost 40 years ago a president read a best seller and avoided a holocaust. I like to think that some of the leaders and followers of tomorrow will read Humanity."--Steven Pinker, New York Times Book Review

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Glover, Jonathan
  • ISBN: 9780300186406
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 7.70 x 1.40
  • Number Of Pages: 464
  • Publication Year: 2012