PHIL 31222
Revolutionary Nonviolence · 3 credits · Spring 2027
About this course
Revolutionary nonviolence aims to produce radical social and political change through nonviolent means. This course explores philosophical perspectives on this seemingly paradoxical combination (?revolution? and ?nonviolence?). It aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of revolutionary nonviolence and to examine its potential as an approach to contemporary challenges. Drawing on a wide range of theorists and activists as our guides (such as Gandhi, King, Fanon, Malcolm X, Judith Butler, and Lara Sheehi), we will explore questions such as ?Can revolution be nonviolent in a militarized society??, ?What are nonviolent forms of militancy (psychic, spiritual, communal)??, and ?What ethical challenges arise in building nonviolent revolutionary movements??
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