The Better Angels of Our Nature

The Better Angels of Our Nature is a series of lectures by Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker exploring the history of violence and its decline. He argues that violence has declined over time, and that this decline is due to the better angels of our nature, namely, our capacity for empathy, reason, and self-control.

The Better Angels of Our Nature is a book by Steven Pinker that was published in 2011. The book discusses the history of violence and makes the case that violence has actually declined over time. The book has been praised by many reviewers and has won several awards.

Steven Pinker’s writing style is characterized by its clarity and precision. He often uses humor to make his points, and his writing is free of jargon.

Steven Pinker’s The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding why violence has declined over the course of human history. In his book, Pinker draws on a wealth of evidence to show that violence has been in decline for millennia, and that modernity has been the most peaceable era in history.

Pinker’s thesis is that the decline of violence is due to the ever-increasing power of reason and empathy over violence-inducing passions such as anger and fear. He argues that the key to further reducing violence is to continue to promote the spread of reason and empathy through education, science, and human rights.

The Better Angels of Our Nature is a deeply researched and thought-provoking book that is sure to change the way you think about violence.