Tony Milligan Livres

Civil disobedience is a form of protest with a special standing with regards to the law that sets it apart from political violence. Such principled law-breaking has been witnessed in recent years over climate change, economic strife, and the treatment of animals. Civil disobedience is examined here in the context of contemporary political activism, in the light of classic accounts by Thoreau, Tolstoy, and Gandhi to call for a broader attitude towards what civil disobedience involves. The question of violence is discussed, arguing that civil disobedience need only be aspirationally non-violent and that although some protests do not clearly constitute law-breaking they may render people liable to arrest. For example, while there may not be violence against persons, there may be property damage, as seen in raids upon animal laboratories. Such forms of militancy raise ethical and legal questions. Arguing for a less restrictive theory of civil disobedience, the book will be a valuable resource for anyone studying social movements and issues of political philosophy, social justice, and global ethics.

Responding to widespread disenchantment with electoral politics, this book gives a practical examination of the possibilities offered by a generalized system of direct democracy.

Offers an ethical exploration of our responsibilities to the animals with whom we share the planet. This book explores the ways in which we personally relate to other creatures through our diet, as pet owners and as beneficiaries of experimentation.

Delving into the philosophical complexities of love, this exploration addresses the pessimistic views stemming from thinkers like Schopenhauer and Kierkegaard. It investigates the connections between love and grief, the relationship between love and nature, and the balance between loving others and oneself. Through this multifaceted lens, the book offers profound insights into the enduring questions surrounding the nature of love.

The book explores the complexities of dissent, emphasizing that principles can only provide limited guidance in unique situations. It highlights the necessity of acknowledging the pain of loss experienced by opponents, even in unjust causes. Additionally, it addresses the challenge of accepting historical injustices and the importance of reconciliation in the face of irreversibility.

Text je o proměnlivosti a platnosti pravdy ve všech možných definicích a kontextech - politiky a politické filozofie, etiky, každodenním životě.Kniha je spojením analýzy těchto témat s pokusem o vysvětlení současné politické změny. Naznačuje, že éra, v níž žijeme, není érou ‚post-pravdy‘ v politice, nýbrž érou demokracie stále hybridnější, jež kombinuje tradiční zastupitelské systémy s rušivým vlivem systémů přímého lidového rozhodování.