Power and Innocence: A Search for the Sources of Violence
by Rollo May
Rollo May's 'Power and Innocence' investigates the fundamental sources of violence in human nature. Blending psychology and philosophy, the book explores how power and innocence intersect to shape our destructive impulses, urging a path toward greater understanding and restraint in an often turbulent world.
About This Book
In 'Power and Innocence,' Rollo May embarks on a thoughtful search for the sources of violence within the human experience. Drawing from his expertise in existential psychology, May examines how societal and personal forces contribute to aggressive behaviors.
The book navigates the complex relationship between power and vulnerability, suggesting that true understanding of violence requires confronting our innate capacities for both destruction and creation.
May's analysis invites readers to reflect on the psychological underpinnings of innocence lost, offering a framework for addressing violence in contemporary life.
Through this work, May challenges conventional views, emphasizing the need for deeper self-awareness to mitigate the roots of human aggression.
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