Judith Butler’s The Force of Nonviolence advocates for pacifism but neglects much of the tradition’s philosophy and feminist theory. Is it possible to merge Butler’s insights with a serious concern for how nonviolent politics can be effective? Protesters blocking traffic are accused of violence; a privatized health care system that leads Black, brown, and poor people to early […]
A Pessimist is Never Disappointed
Optimism & Pessimism – Define “Reality” ? The article below tries to be objective. Does it succeed? Is reality real? What is your reality? by Max Roser and Mohamed Nagdy[cite] Our articles and data visualizations rely on work from many different people and organizations. When citing this entry, please also cite the underlying data sources. […]