SOJ 301 Protest, Dissent, and Resistance
An examination of the philosophical nature of resistance, with a focus on social and political dimensions of revolutionary violence, non-violence and civil disobedience. We will consider underlying conditions (e.g., social economic, political, ideological) and multiple forms of injustice that bring about nonviolent and violent resistance. The first half of the course features theoretical perspectives on violence, nonviolence, and resistance, which the latter part explores connections between oppression, privilege, and resistance, and applies resistance strategies to various forms of injustice.
3.0Credits
Prerequisites
ENG 106 Argumentative and Research Writing, PHI 105 Introduction to Ethical Reasoning, SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology, SOJ 101 Introduction to Issues in Social Justice, Permission of department