Spiritual and Political Dimensions of Nonviolence and Peace

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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Beskrivning

This book is a collection of philosophical papers that explores theoretical and practical aspects and implications of nonviolence as a means of establishing peace. The papers range from spiritual and political dimensions of nonviolence to issues of justice and values and proposals for action and change.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2006-01-01
Mått:150 x 220 x 15 mm
Vikt:463 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Philosophy of Peace
Antal sidor:266
Förlag:Brill
ISBN:9789042020610

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AcknowledgmentsKaty GRAY BROWN: Introduction: Beyond Safe Ground Part One: Spiritual DimensionsJerald RICHARDS: Spirituality, Religion, Violence, and NonviolenceJoseph KUNKEL: The Spiritual Side of PeacemakingWilliam C. GAY: Apocalyptic Thinking versus Nonviolent ActionPart Two: Political DimensionsAnas KARZAI, Marianne VARDALOS: Understanding “Operation Enduring Freedom ” through the Persistence of Sacrifice, Revenge, and the Gift of Cruel EconomiesGail PRESBEY: Strategic Nonviolence in Africa: Reasons for its Embrace and Later Abandonment by Nkrumah, Nyerere, and Kaunda Charles Martin OVERBY: The Treasure of Japan ’s Article 9: The World ’s Foremost Law for Peace, Justice, and Nonviolent Conflict ResolutionJOHN KULTGEN: “Faceless Coward ”: Bush ’ s Anti-Terrorism RhetoricPart Three: Justice and ValuesMaria H. MORALES: No Justice, No PeaceMichael Patterson BROWN: Sharing a Sense of Justice: The Role of Conscience in Political ProtestDavid BOERSEMA: Taking Compromise Seriously Andrew KELLEY: Kant on Freedom, Happiness, and Peace Part Four: Action and ChangeWilliam C. GAY: A Normative Framework for Addressing Peace and Related Global IssuesBeth J.SINGER: On Language and Social ChangeJohn KULTGEN: Making a Man of Her: Women in the MilitaryIan M. HARRIS: Assumptions behind Different Typesof Peace EducationAbout the AuthorsIndex