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Human history reveals that large-scale killing, including wars and genocides, stems from religiously or politically motivated moralities, not altruism. Paradoxically, individuals seeking death due to suffering are often denied, while those against it are killed.

Area of Science:

  • History of human conflict
  • Ethics and morality
  • Sociology of violence

Background:

  • Humanity has a long history of interpersonal and group violence.
  • Understanding the motivations behind large-scale killing is crucial for societal analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the historical reasons for human-on-human killing.
  • To determine if any instances of such violence have been altruistic.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of major killing events.
  • Examination of documented justifications for mass violence.

Main Results:

  • Reasons for mass killing are rooted in constructed moralities from religious and political beliefs, not logic or altruism.

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  • Individuals experiencing unrelievable pain and wishing to die are consistently prevented, often due to similar religiously or politically supported reasons.

    • Conclusions:

    • A paradox exists where killing those against death is deemed acceptable, while allowing death for those who desire it is not.
    • This highlights the complex and often contradictory nature of societal moral frameworks regarding life and death.