John Gray

5/31/2015

In this article, John Gray criticizes the idea put forward by Steven Pinker and others that violence and war are declining in modern society. Gray argues that Pinker's analysis overlooks important historical and political factors that contribute to the apparent decline of violence. He suggests that Pinker's focus on statistical data fails to consider the complex nature of violence and ignores the ongoing conflicts and atrocities happening around the world. Gray highlights the flaws in Pinker's argument and emphasizes the need for a more nuanced understanding of violence and its historical context.

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