Crash Course World History II: War and Human Nature
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Is war human nature? This episode explores whether humanity is naturally warlike, hard-wired to kill, or if perhaps war is a cultural construct. Host John Green takes a look at the Hobbes versus Rousseau debate, the effects that war has on human social orders, and the effects that war has on individuals. Part of the "Crash Course World History II" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 10 minutes 36 seconds
- Topic: History, Religion, Philosophy, and Spirituality, Social Science
- Subtopic: Philosophy, Social Issues, World History - 1450-1799
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2014
- Producer/Distributor: Complexly
- Series: Crash Course World History II
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