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The philosopher Immanuel Kant differentiated between violentia and Gewalt to distinguish between legitimate and nonlegitimate use of force in a civilized society.
This week, we'll read and discuss an essay on violence by Eraldo Souza dos Santos to get a better understanding on the functions of violence in modern politics. An ideal state seeks to estabish peace through social cohesion but it actually monopolizes violence and the legitimization of violence.
So is rebellious violence justified when it's the state that perpetuates discrimination, domination, and violence?
Join us for a thoughtful discussion on whether violence is ever justified as we drink and dine at Brewheim.
Suggested reading:
https://www.thephilosopher1923.org/post/the-new-basics-violence
Questions to consider:
1. When is violence justified?
2. Is a fundamental goal of politics to prevent violence?
3. What are the different forms of violence?
4. Is nonviolence ineffective or an unattainable goal?