Carlo Bordini's book explores the ways different forms of violence, including war, are accepted as morally legitimate. It examines historical examples such as Nazi Germany and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the acceptance and celebration of brutality. The book emphasizes the importance of respecting the sacredness of life.
As the title suggests, Carlo Bordini’s Ethical Violence studies the ways different forms of violence – especially but not only, war – come to be accepted as morally legitimate. The book builds on the Italian sociologist and journalist’s prior work examining social forces and changes unfolding in modern times. For Bordoni, “ ethical violence ” is violence that, though dangerous, has become legitimised and accepted by a community as permissible or even necessary.
Review: Ethical Violence – Carlo Boldini (Polity) Bordoni explores the horrors of Nazi Germany and considers the Russian invasion of Ukraine. While the book does not touch on the current conflagrations in the Middle East, these provide all-too-clear examples of brutality that is accepted and even celebrated by different sides. It is a basic moral tenet and enduring concept in ethics that life is sacred and worthy of respec
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Ethical Violence: Understanding the Acceptance of Violence in SocietyCarlo Bordini's book explores the ways different forms of violence, including war, are accepted as morally legitimate. It examines historical examples such as Nazi Germany and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the acceptance and celebration of brutality. The book emphasizes the importance of respecting the sacredness of life.
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