Violence, Nonviolence, and Moral Worth

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

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Beskrivning

Given the ubiquity of violence in our world, the ever present call to renounce violence has the understandable tendency to ring hollow to many of us. There is no shortage of evidence showing that we really don’t oppose violence as much as we claim to. By conceptually analyzing the terms “violence” and “nonviolence,” as well as by offering palpable readings of Gandhi’s thought and discussing how we can better identify with others, Violence, Nonviolence, and Moral Worth offers insight into how we can begin reducing the gap between our professed reverence for nonviolence and our everyday practices. Sanjay Lal argues that neither our inability to perfectly uphold nonviolent practice nor the reality that moral worth is often exhibited through acts of violence should be an obstacle to affirming the value of a more comprehensive ethic of nonviolence. Peace theorists, activists, and anyone interested in a less violence-filled existence will find much to take away from this work.

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Utgivningsdatum:2024-09-15
Mått:158 x 237 x 17 mm
Vikt:372 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:134
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781666952919

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Sanjay Lal is senior lecturer of philosophy at Clayton State University.

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“In Violence, Nonviolence, and Moral Worth, Sanjay Lal offers a nuanced, fresh, and sympathetic interpretation of Gandhian nonviolence. Lal skillfully navigates the apparent contradictions in Gandhi’s call for perfect nonviolence while also accepting, and at times advocating for, violence in certain situations. Lal’s concept of nonviolence encompasses three key elements: refusing to inflict injury, promoting well-being, and acting with authenticity. His analysis suggests that living authentically and virtuously is essential for practicing nonviolence. Lal emphasizes virtues such as courage, selflessness, and a commitment to truth, which are necessary for fostering nonviolence according to both Gandhian and Stoic principles. Consequently, when a victim of violence responds with force against an aggressor, they may still be acting nonviolently. For Lal, this illustrates the coherence of Gandhi’s conditional acceptance of violence under specific circumstances. Lal’s work is invaluable for students of Gandhi, nonviolence, and pacifism, as well as for anyone committed to promoting the well-being of all.”

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgmentsPreface1 Some Preliminary Considerations2 Philosophical Implications of Gandhi’s Qualified3 Admiring Zelensky While Affirming Nonviolence4 Re-Conceptualizing Appearances as a Means for Creating a More Nonviolent World5 Actualizing the Potential—Reflections on How to Develop a More Nonviolenct Nature6 A Closing SummaryBibliographyIndexAbout the Author