Humanity: A Moral History of the Twentieth Century

Renowned moral philosopher Jonathan Glover confronts the brutal history of the twentieth century to unravel the mystery of why so many atrocities occurred. In a new preface, Glover brings the book through the post-September 11 era and into our own time--and asks whether humankind can weaken the grip war has on us.

Praise for the first edition:

"It is hard to imagine a more important book. Glover makes an overwhelming case for the need to understand our own inhumanity, and reduce or eliminate the ways in which it can express itself--and he then begins the task himself. Humanity is an extraordinary achievement."--Peter Singer, Princeton University

"This is an extraordinary book: brilliant, haunting and uniquely important. Almost 40 years ago a president read a best seller and avoided a holocaust. I like to think that some of the leaders and followers of tomorrow will read Humanity."--Steven Pinker, New York Times Book Review

Author: Jonathan Glover
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 09/11/2012
Pages: 464
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 1.40d
ISBN13: 9780300186406
ISBN10: 0300186401
BISAC Categories:
- History | Modern | 20th Century
- Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy
- Philosophy | Political

About the Author

Jonathan Glover is director of the Center of Medical Law and Ethics at King's College, London, and a fellow of the Hastings Center.