David Livingstone Smith
2 books
About the Author
David Livingstone Smith is a distinguished philosopher and author renowned for his profound explorations of human morality, psychology, and the roots of dehumanization. Holding a PhD in philosophy, he serves as a professor at the University of New Hampshire, where he delves into the ethical dimensions of human behavior and societal atrocities. Smith's work bridges philosophy, psychology, and history to illuminate why ordinary people commit extraordinary acts of cruelty, challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about our shared humanity. His seminal book, Less Than Human: Why We Demean, Enslave, and Exterminate Others, earned widespread acclaim for its incisive analysis of dehumanization's role in genocide and oppression, making complex ideas accessible and urgent.
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