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Reflections on Violence

Michael A Fox

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Abstract

If it is our aim to establish a world order in which nonviolence and peace prevail, then it is helpful - even essential - to understand the nature of violence. Many believe violence is such a fundamental expression of human nature that we will never be free of war. I wish to argue against this view. The analysis that follows will focus on these issues: defining violence; effects of violence; varieties of violence; causes and consequences of violence; and controlling violence.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Peace of Nature and the Nature of Peace: Essays on Ecology, Nature, Nonviolence, and Peace
EditorsAndrew Fiala
Place of PublicationLeiden, Netherlands
PublisherBrill
Pages31-40
Edition1
ISBN (Print)9789004299597, 9789004299542
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Publication series

NameValue Inquiry Book Series
Number282
ISSN (Electronic)0929-8436

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

  • Applied Ethics
  • Ecological Applications
  • Social Philosophy

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