GS210 - Foundations of Radical Nonviolence
The Foundations of Radical Nonviolence course examines the theory and practice of radical nonviolence. The course has a cultural and systemic lens, covering a broad range of disciplines including philosophy, religion, art, history, and science, as well as modern day practitioners in order to examine nonviolence as a powerful social force. Students will meet many guests who are practitioners and activists, exploring war and its effects on humans and the planet, strategic nonviolent conflict, prison abolition, civil disobedience, forgiveness, restorative justice, and nonviolent history. Creativity and independent research are highly encouraged in this course, and there is a heavy focus on connecting theory and practice. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Social Inequality requirement. Meets the Equity and Power: EPUS requirement.
Degree requirement — Critical Perspectives: S, Equity and Power: EPUS
1 unit — Weissman
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Offerings
Term | Block | Title | Instructor | Location | Student Limit/Available | Updated |
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Spring 2025 | Block 8 | Foundations of Radical | Evan Weissman | TBA | 25 / 25 | 11/04/2024 |