Understanding Violence

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Engaging with various disciplines, this book explores the complex relationship between violence and morality, asserting that violence is often justified by moral reasoning. It highlights how individuals navigate their moral frameworks in violent contexts, introducing concepts like "moral bubbles" and "overmoralization." The author argues that disagreement about violence can be understood through an evolutionary lens, urging readers to confront our inherent violent tendencies. The revised second edition includes two new chapters addressing contemporary issues like looting finance and threats to scientific thought.