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Are humans naturally violent, where does such violence come from? Are violence and war defining marks of humanity?

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Innate nature of violence in humans is researched and debated.

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Although this topic is highly controversial and can be argued from both sides, I offer some ideas and research from merely my point of view. Please formulate your own reactions as you see fit.

Research sees human violence and aggression as multifaceted and "cannot be credited to just one origin" (http://www.articlesbase.com/psychology-articles/is-aggressive-behaviour-biologically-or-environmentally-based-192771.html).

When you ask about where it comes from, you might suggest how many experts in psychology credit a ...

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