Be Human

A Call to Restore Humanity in an Increasingly Inhuman World

In this powerful and deeply disturbing examination of contemporary society, philosophy professor V Vishwa Mohan confronts the uncomfortable truth about the state of humanity in the 21st century. Triggered by the horrific Delhi gang-rape case of December 2012, "BE HUMAN" is a philosophical wake-up call that exposes the systematic dehumanization occurring across all levels of modern civilization. Drawing from global statistics, personal experiences, and philosophical insights, Mohan argues that despite our technological and cultural achievements, human society has become increasingly inhuman. From street violence to domestic abuse, from corruption in institutions to the erosion of basic human values, the book presents compelling evidence that we are living in what he terms "an inhuman society." The author challenges readers to move beyond complacency and denial, arguing that as long as inhuman acts persist anywhere in our world, none of us can claim to live in a truly human society. Through vivid examples ranging from his own childhood experiences to international tragedies, Mohan demonstrates how violence, cruelty, and moral bankruptcy have become normalized in our daily lives. "BE HUMAN" is not merely a critique but a clarion call for individual and collective transformation. It demands that we stop accepting brutality as inevitable and instead commit to the fundamental task of becoming truly human - compassionate, ethical, and morally conscious beings capable of creating a society worthy of the name 'human civilization.' This urgent philosophical manifesto will challenge readers to examine their own role in either perpetuating or healing the moral crisis of our times.