Violence as Social Pathology Through the Optics of Social Work

Abstract

Human aggression is perhaps the most interesting area in the exploration of the evolutionary behavior of mankind. Its existence is evident in our everyday lives, as we often use various kinds of violence, ranging from finer (innocent) coercion to murders and terrorist acts. The questions of the necessity and impact of violence on our life constantly resonate in society and can not be analyzed from one angle only. The aim of this paper is not to give a comprehensive picture of the problem of today’s violence (including that found in the media), nor is our goal to find a single correct opinion on the topic, due to the extent of the problem. We rather attempt to contribute to the broadening of knowledge in this area and to propose more topics worth researching. We are inclined to utilize Husserl’s methods of contemporary philosophy, with an emphasis on scientific precision and with the aim of creating a basis for further research.