Nonviolent Perspectives

A Transformative Philosophy for Practical Peacemaking

By (author) Andrew Fitz-Gibbon

Publication date:

04 February 2025

Publisher

Anthem Press

Dimensions:

229x153mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781839994418

This book is a compilation of essays addressing the central issue of humanity: interpersonal violence, and more importantly, nonviolence as its antidote. The essays trace the author’s journey from early pacifist convictions influenced by personal experiences with violence to a nuanced understanding of nonviolence rooted in ethics, love, spirituality, and critical theory. Spanning over two decades, the writings explore various dimensions of nonviolence, from philosophical arguments and historical analysis to practical applications in parenting, political resistance, and care ethics. The book brings together previously published works that have been instrumental in shaping the author’s thinking, making them accessible for scholars, students, and anyone interested in nonviolence. With reflections on the works of Murdoch, MacIntyre, Gandhi, and others, it offers a comprehensive examination of nonviolence as both a personal practice and a social imperative.

Acknowledgments; Foreword; Introduction; 1 Is Love Nonviolent?; 2 Spiritual Practice as a Foundation for Peacemaking; 3 The Praxis of Nonviolence and the Care of Children Who Have Been Victims of Violence; 4 The War in Iraq: What Works?; 5 Rehabilitating Nonresistance; 6 Perpetual Violence? Mimesis and Anamnesis; 7 Intersectionality and Love; 8 Somaesthetics: Body Consciousness and Nonviolence; 9 The Reasonableness of Sentimentalism and Violence; 10 Peace; 11 The Beloved Community: A Neo-Aristotelian Perspective; 12 Return to Earth: A New Natural Philosophy?; 13 Becoming Nonviolent: Sociobiological, Psychological and Spiritual Perspectives; 14 The Ethics of Care and Violence; 15 The Economic Consequences of the Peace and Nationalism: Revisiting John Maynard Keynes; 16 Pragmatic Nonviolence; Bibliography; Index

Andrew Fitz-Gibbon is one of the most important scholars thinking about peace and nonviolence. He discusses a wide variety of topics in an engaging and eye-opening manner. These essays reflect the breadth of his knowledge and the depth of his concern for building a more peaceful and loving world.” —Andrew Fiala, PhD, Professor of Philosophy, Fresno State University