Documents tagged "Jacques"
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The image is a screenshot of an email with a body that contains text. The text appears to be written in English and discusses the topic of the role of government in the context of "social contract theory" and the relationship between citizens and their rulers. It mentions historical figures like John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Thomas Hobbes, and Immanuel Kant as having contributed to this line of thought. The email also references the writings of Plato, Aristotle, and St. Augustine in relation to the subject matter. The visible text is part of a larger conversation or discussion that seems to focus on philosophical concepts related to governance and social order.
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Marc D. Hauser discusses his research on human nature and behavior in this book, focusing on the causes of evil and our capacity for both kindness and cruelty. He draws from personal experiences living in Uganda and speaking with those who have witnessed or escaped from horrors caused by brutal dictators like Milton Obote and Idi Amin. Hauser also reflects on his father's childhood as a Jew hiding from Nazis, highlighting the importance of understanding evil to prevent it from causing further harm. The book aims to explain why we are drawn to excessive harm and what can be done to address this issue.