Philosophy of Violence: Aspects of a Theory of Genocide
Jon-Arild Johannessen
Publication date: January, 2024
Pages: 164
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Foreword
PART 1. THEORY
CHAPTER 1. Aspects of a Theory of Genocide
Introduction
What is genocide? A typologisation of crimes against humanity
What is the meaning of genocide?
The phenomenology of genocide
The evil of power
What can be done when genocide has been carried out?
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 2. Modernity and Violence
Introduction
Ideology
Nationalism
The bureaucracy
Obedience
Identity
Modernity
Conclusion
References
PART II. MORAL IMPLICATIONS
CHAPTER 3. Silence as an Ethical Crime
Introduction
Fear of the strangers
Historical denial
Silence as an ethical crime
Rejecting the facts
The silent nations
The loyal bystander
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 4. A Reflection Upon Historical Amnesia: Ethical Consequences
Introduction
Why is it important that we do not forget?
Active and passive bystanders in an act of genocide
A system of ideas, values and attitudes geared at action
Single-factor explanations
Prejudice
Character assassination
Conclusion
References
PART III. THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
CHAPTER 5. The Young Turks’ Political Ideology as a Cause
Introduction
“The Mindset” - values and ideals
“Weltanschauung” - Pan-Turkish nationalism
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 6. Concepts
Index
Data sheet
- Author(s)
- Jon-Arild Johannessen
- ISBN (hardcover)
- 978-615-6696-05-2
- ISBN (paperback)
- 978-615-6696-06-9
- eISBN
- 978-615-6696-07-6
- Publication date
- January, 2024
- Page numbers
- 164
Specific References
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.
Professor Jon-Arild Johannessen holds a Master of Science from Oslo University in History. He holds a Ph.D. from Stockholm University in Systemic thinking. He is currently professor (full) in Leadership, at Kristiania University College, Norway.
He has written more than 200 international papers. He has been author/co-author of 30 books, among others in Palgrave, Routledge and Emerald. Professor Johannessen has received a number of international awards for his research.
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