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Summary Of A History Of Violence By Steven Pinker

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According to Steven Pinker’s article, “A History of Violence”, violence has decline throughout the centuries. The way of life and traditions were much more different in the sixteenth century. Violence was more extreme. Pinker mentioned that their form of entertainment was cat-burning, “in which a cat was hoisted in a sling on a stage and slowly lowered into a fire.” In our modern time, people would think it is unacceptable and the most horrifying event to be taking place. It would be one of the crime that needs to be brought to life and punished for. For this reason, Pinker stated that our lifetime is probably the most peaceful time on earth.
There are still uncertainty as to why violence has declined. Pinker has four possible suggestions.
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