EPISODE · Dec 25, 2024 · 16 MIN
Understanding Perpetrators: Insights into Humanity’s Dark Side
from The Politics and Rights Review Podcast · host Karel J. Leyva
In this episode, we examine the complex realities of perpetrators of mass violence, exploring who they are, how they justify their actions, and why understanding them is crucial. Drawing on the groundbreaking work of Antonius C.G.M. Robben and Alexander Laban Hinton, we discuss their research on empathy, cognitive frameworks, and the emotional landscapes that drive these individuals. A thought-provoking discussion on the moral and methodological challenges of studying those who commit atrocities. This episode is based on the article published in Politics and Rights Review. Read the full article here: https://politicsrights.com/perpetrators-mass-violence-how-approach/
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In this episode, we examine the complex realities of perpetrators of mass violence, exploring who they are, how they justify their actions, and why understanding them is crucial. Drawing on the groundbreaking work of Antonius C.G.M. Robben and Alexander Laban Hinton, we discuss their research on empathy, cognitive frameworks, and the emotional landscapes that drive these individuals. A thought-provoking discussion on the moral and methodological challenges of studying those who commit atrocities. This episode is based on the article published in Politics and Rights Review. Read the full article here: https://politicsrights.com/perpetrators-mass-violence-how-approach/
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