British philosopher Jonathan Glover is renowned for his profound explorations into bioethics. In his seminal work, he delves into the atrocities of the 20th century, seeking to establish safeguards against their recurrence. He posits that while religion has offered protection, more reliable defenses lie in sympathy and respect for human dignity, with a less dependable third in 'moral identity.' Glover's philosophy highlights how our deep connections with others fundamentally challenge and erode narrow self-interest.
A study of history and morality in the twentieth century, this text examines the psychology which made possible Hiroshima, the Nazi genocide, the Gulag, the Chinese Cultural Revolution, Pol Pot's Cambodia, Rwanda and Bosnia.
It is about the psychology which made possible Hiroshima, the Nazi genocide, the Gulag, the Chinese Cultural Revolution, Pol Pot's Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and many other atrocities. The analysis of Nazism explores the emotionally powerful combination of tribalism and belief which enabled people to commit acts otherwise unimaginable. schovat popis
Explains the moral problems of abortion, infanticide, suicide, euthanasia, capital punishment, war and other life-or-death choices.
Do people with mental disorders share enough psychology with other people to make human interpretation possible? Jonathan Glover tackles the hard cases-- violent criminals, people with delusions, autism, schizophrenia--to answer affirmatively. He offers values linked with agency and identity to guide how the boundaries of psychiatry should be drawn.
Can Israelis and Palestinians end their long conflict? Peace deals have been sabotaged by extremists on both sides, and reasons for optimism are increasingly hard to find. In this compelling and timely book, the eminent moral philosopher Jonathan Glover argues one vital step towards progress is to better understand the disturbing psychology of the cycle of violence. Glover explores the psychological flaws that entrap both sides: the urge to respond to wounds or humiliation with backlash; political or religious beliefs held with a rigidity that excludes compromise; and people’s identity being shaped by the conflict in ways that make it harder to imagine or even desire alternatives. Drawing on the history of comparable conflicts that eased over time, Glover proposes some ways to gradually weaken the grip of this psychology. Israelis and Palestinians is essential reading for anyone concerned by the ongoing violence in the Middle East.