Nonviolence
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The Philosophy of Gandhi: Nonviolence in PracticeGandhi spent his life experimenting with applying methods of nonviolence not only in private life, but also in the public, political sphere. How can one influence others, including even those regarded as evil, without resorting to violence or deception?- New Nonviolence TerminologyStarhawk's notion of immanance could possibly serve as a complimentary or even replacement term for nonviolence, making a philosophy of nonviolence/immanance more accessible to the American public.
- Nonviolence in War: Civilian-Based DefenseCivilian-based defense is an alternative to a militaristic defense and has even been far more effective.
- Nonviolence and Its Scientific Roots: Mirror NeuronsNeuroscientists believe that mirror neurons are evidence that humans are far more connected than people generally think.
- Rosenstrasse: How Nonviolence Prevailed Against the NazisThe Rosenstrasse Protest demonstrated the profound possibilities that arise when nonviolent action is used to solve problems and end atrocities
- Gandhi and the Basics of Principled NonviolenceThis article describes the fundamental ideas behind principled nonviolence.
- Book Review: Non-Violence: The History of a Dangerous Idea by Mark KurlanskyA review of the book Non-Violence: The History of a Dangerous Idea by Mark Kurlansky, a collection of case studies intended to show that nonviolence has been used effectively throughout history. Interesting, but a partial success at best.
- The Beginning of the Movement: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Hope of NonviolenceA brief overview of the reasons nonviolence was used for the Civil Right Movement, taken from the book Why We Can't Wait by Martin Luther King Jr.
Season for Nonviolence Tanka PoemsTanka Poems in honor of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. The Season for Nonviolence is 64 days from Jan 30 to April 4 to celebrate their lives and actions.
Dumb WarsAbba's Way. Table Talk. "Nonviolence Is Smarter Than Waging Dumb Wars No One Can Win."- Nonviolenceanalysis of the effect of violent behavior on society