Human Nature Isn't Inherently Violent'Peace activists can tell when it's coming. Tipped off by a helpless shrug or a patronizing smile, they brace themselves to hear the phrase once again. "Sure, I'm in favor of stopping the arms race. But aren't you being idealistic? After all, agression is just"--here it comes--"part of human nature.' This article by Alfie Kohn from 1988 is a timeless piece that takes on the age-old argument that violence is a natural part of human nature. Document archived here.
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