Between the monster and the saint

Drawing on an eclectic and varied selection of texts from history, philosophy, science, poetry, theology, and literature, Holloway shows us that we can confront the seductive power of acting like monsters. The author questions what it is about the human animal that makes it turn so abominably against its own kind and examines some striking examples of human cruelty, such as the systematic practice of torture. Holloway's conclusion, however, is optimistic, and he shows how, through art and community, we can act more peacefully.