Philosophy of Violence: Aspects of a Theory of Genocide

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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

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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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