Evil A very short introduction
By: Russell, Luke.
Material type: BookSeries: Very short introductions - paper.Publisher: United Kingdom : Oxford , 2022Edition: 1.Description: 112 pages.ISBN: 9780198819271.Subject(s): -- Philosophy -- Human nature -- History -- EvilSummary: "Evil: A Very Short Introduction expounds on the philosophical thinking and psychological proof in history, fiction, and the modern world on the concept of evil. Media often portray a depressing series of violence such as assaults and murders. However, some actions go beyond ordinary wrongdoing and cross the boundary to being evil. This book looks at evil from the varying perspectives of being banal, horrific, and incomprehensible. Various extreme wrongdoings have been identified in the book to figure out whether evildoers bear particular psychological hallmarks that make them differ from regular folks. Serial killers, terrorists, and war criminals were featured to showcase examples of evildoers"--Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due |
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Reserve | BardBerlinLibrary Reserve Shelf/Librarian's office | 128.4 RUS 2022 (Browse shelf) | Available | On Reserve shelf for The number of the beast Fall 2024 |
"Evil: A Very Short Introduction expounds on the philosophical thinking and psychological proof in history, fiction, and the modern world on the concept of evil. Media often portray a depressing series of violence such as assaults and murders. However, some actions go beyond ordinary wrongdoing and cross the boundary to being evil. This book looks at evil from the varying perspectives of being banal, horrific, and incomprehensible. Various extreme wrongdoings have been identified in the book to figure out whether evildoers bear particular psychological hallmarks that make them differ from regular folks. Serial killers, terrorists, and war criminals were featured to showcase examples of evildoers"--
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