Spiritual and Political Dimensions of Nonviolence and Peace

by David Boersema (Editor)

This book is a collection of philosophical papers that explores theoretical and practical aspects and implications of nonviolence as a means of establishing peace. The papers range from spiritual and political dimensions of nonviolence to issues of justice and values and proposals for action and change. Acknowledgments Katy GRAY Beyond Safe Ground Part Spiritual Dimensions Jerald Spirituality, Religion, Violence, and Nonviolence Joseph The Spiritual Side of Peacemaking William C. Apocalyptic Thinking versus Nonviolent Action Part Political Dimensions Anas KARZAI, Marianne Understanding “Operation Enduring Freedom ” through the Persistence of Sacrifice, Revenge, and the Gift of Cruel Economies Gail Strategic Nonviolence in Reasons for its Embrace and Later Abandonment by Nkrumah, Nyerere, and Kaunda Charles Martin The Treasure of Japan ’s Article 9: The World ’s Foremost Law for Peace, Justice, and Nonviolent Conflict Resolution JOHN “Faceless Coward ”: Bush ’ s Anti-Terrorism Rhetoric Part Justice and Values Maria H. No Justice, No Peace Michael Patterson Sharing a Sense of The Role of Conscience in Political Protest David Taking Compromise Seriously Andrew Kant on Freedom, Happiness, and Peace Part Action and Change William C. A Normative Framework for Addressing Peace and Related Global Issues Beth On Language and Social Change John Making a Man of Women in the Military Ian M. Assumptions behind Different Types of Peace Education About the Authors Index

276 pages, Paperback

First published July 31, 2006