Philosophy of Violence
Aspects of a Theory of Genocide

Jon-Arild Johannessen (Author)

9786156696052

Hardback, published 28 February 2024

164 pages, 20 pages of illustrations
21 x 14.8 x 1.5 cm, 0.666 kg

If we know something about the patterns and conditions of genocide, we may perhaps at an early point be able to diagnose and identify developments that lead to these acts. If such developments can be diagnosed, it will be easier for the international community to intervene and stop developments that can lead to a human catastrophe. Consequently, the only reason to examine the patterns and conditions for genocide is to contribute to efforts that will ensure that such crimes against humanity do not happen again.

The core message of this volume refers to silence as an ethical crime, and historical amnesia as a perspective of the philosophy of violence.

• Foreword
• PART 1. THEORY
• CHAPTER 1. Aspects of a Theory of Genocide
• CHAPTER 2. Modernity and Violence
• PART II. MORAL IMPLICATIONS
• CHAPTER 3. Silence as an Ethical Crime
• CHAPTER 4. A Reflection Upon Historical Amnesia: Ethical Consequences
• PART III. THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
• CHAPTER 5. The Young Turks' Political Ideology as a Cause
• CHAPTER 6. Concepts
• Index