Confronting Evil in History

The twentieth century was marked by extraordinary cruelty, including genocide, totalitarianism, the Holocaust, and the Holodomor, highlighting the importance of understanding these events in terms of the human experience and the potential for improving civilization's resilience.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 75 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Evil is often perceived as enigmatic and unconventional, diverging from the conventional frameworks of historical and human processes. However, the twentieth century witnessed a plethora of instances of immense cruelty, encompassing systematic torture, mass murder, and the enslavement of ordinary, innocent human beings. These heinous atrocities encompassed genocide, totalitarianism, the Holocaust, and the Holodomor. This element underscores the significance of diligent and impartial historical inquiry into the intricate nuances of dark periods in human history. It emphasizes the importance of comprehending these events from the perspective of the individuals who endured them and those who perpetrated them. It raises the question of whether the concept of evil aids in confronting these periods authentically and explores the potential for enhancing our civilization's resilience in the face of the recurring impulses towards cruelty towards fellow human beings.

Weight: 116g
ISBN-13: 9781009108423