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Calling Out Cruelty

August 31, 2025

The adoration of brute force and exercise of crude power have become hallmarks of governance in both democratic and autocratic settings. A hyper-masculine culture invested in spectacular displays of strength threatens social progress and peace everywhere. What are the insidious ways in which our tolerance for cruelty and Social-Darwinist thinking has increased, and what can we do to foster alternative values such as love and compassion?

Georgetown faculty interested in contributing should send their 300-500 word essays to globaldialogues@georgetown.edu by September 17. 

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