Anthropology of Violence and Conflict

4 Credits

Are humans inherently violent or peaceful? This seminar class explores the phenomenon of large-scale violence and conflict through philosophy, social theory, archaeology, history, and human evolutionary biology, and examines how violence is wielded by various groups throughout time and around the world. We will read and discuss theories and perspectives on the impact, potential utility, and effective alternatives to violence and conflict. Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS, SW