Download or read book Philosophy of Cruelty written by Giorgio Baruchello and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-13 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baruchello's Philosophy of Cruelty, the second collection of his essays, turns a difficult and emotionally charged topic into a surprisingly informative and enlightening read. Covering the history of Western philosophy's treatment of cruelty as a topic, yet relating every point to present-day occasions of violence and injustice, this book is a touchstone for any discussion of cruelty as a philosophical theme. It pulls no punches, yet it leaves you standing taller.