PHL 216 - Violence and Nonviolence

Credits: 3

An examination of the concepts and practices of violence and nonviolence. Historical and modern theories and applications will be explored including questions such as why and how nonviolence has been advocated, how civil defense might be structured without violence, whether nuclear weapon use can be justified, and whether torture is ever morally permissible. Students will be expected to consider the importance and relevance of the ideas for their own lives.

Repeatable: May not be repeated for credit
Requirements: Any 100-level PHL course or permission of instructor.