Melvin J. Learner

Person

Mentioned as the proponent of the 'just world theory', which suggests people believe the world is fair and people get what they deserve, a theory that can hinder empathy towards victims of unjust suffering like those in the Jeju 4.3 incident.

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Videos Mentioning Melvin J. Learner

Retracing the Forgotten: Why Jeju 4.3 Is Relevant to Us | Chaeri (Iris) Kang | TEDxKISJeju

Retracing the Forgotten: Why Jeju 4.3 Is Relevant to Us | Chaeri (Iris) Kang | TEDxKISJeju

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Mentioned as the proponent of the 'just world theory', which suggests people believe the world is fair and people get what they deserve, a theory that can hinder empathy towards victims of unjust suffering like those in the Jeju 4.3 incident.