PAX 1102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Mahatma Gandhi, Robert Ardrey, Konrad Lorenz
29 Sep 2017
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Means oriented-nonviolent action is an end in itself. Grounded in morality in ethical conviction a way of life. Revolutionary seeks to transform people and societies. Uses persuasion, avoids coercion to strengthen relationships of involved parties. Struggle to end violence is good in itself except suffering in this morally correct work. Committed participants train their inner selves to guide their actions. The form is merely an expression of the spirit within. We may succed in seemingly altering the form, but the alteration will be mere make-believe if the spirit within remains unalterable- mohandas gandhi. Goal oriented- nonviolent action is a means towards and end. Grounded in politics, in strategizing a temporary choice. Rejects physical violence as too costly or impractical in specific circumstances. Uses persuasion and coercion as needed to defeat enemies. Struggle and suffering is acceptable if it achieves goals or ends an intolerable situations.
