PACS 316 – LEC 0.50 – Course ID: 009925 – Violence, Non-violence, and War

An exploration of the traditional debates concerning the legitimacy of violence and war as instruments in the pursuit of personal and political goals. The course critically examines a continuum of views from religious doctrines of non-resistance, to various forms of pacifism and non-violent resistance, “just-war theory”, and political realism. The strategic arguments for political non-violent action are also considered. Prereq: Level at least 2A or Peace and Conflict Studies Diploma students(Cross-listed with PHIL 329)





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