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- A collection of essays exploring the problem of interpersonal violence and the potential of nonviolence as a solution.
- About the Author: Andrew Fitz-Gibbon is a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor and Professor of Philosophy at SUNY Cortland.
- 214 Pages
- Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
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About the Book
A collection of essays exploring the problem of interpersonal violence and the potential of nonviolence as a solution. Drawing on personal experiences and philosophical insights, the book examines nonviolence through ethics, spirituality, love, and political philosophy.Book Synopsis
A collection of essays exploring the problem of interpersonal violence and the potential of nonviolence as a solution. Drawing on personal experiences and philosophical insights, the book examines nonviolence through ethics, spirituality, love, and political philosophy.Review Quotes
"Andrew Fitz-Gibbon's Nonviolent Perspectives: A Transformative Philosophy for Practical Peacemaking masterfully intertwines historical context, personal narrative, and philosophical rigor to present a nuanced vision of nonviolence. Drawing on the legacies of Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Gene Sharp, Fitz-Gibbon goes beyond tactical applications to explore nonviolence as a holistic way of life rooted in love, empathy, and embodied practice. His integration of somaesthetics and ethical reflections challenges readers to engage with nonviolence not just as a strategy, but as a transformative ethos. This collection is essential for anyone seeking to understand the depth and breadth of nonviolent philosophy and its practical implications for personal and societal change." -Elyse Purcell, PhD, Associate Professor of Philosophy, SUNY-Oneonta
"As a scholar of nonviolence, somaesthetics, and the philosophy of love, Andrew Fitz-Gibbon shares in this new work his unwavering commitment to exploring pragmatic solutions based on a careful cross-cultural analysis. What makes his approach unique is that he offers a constructivist theory that builds on diverse peace traditions such as Early Christian pacifism, Daoism, Buddhism, and political theories such as the ethics of care." -Mechthild Nagel, Chair of Philosophy Department and Director of the Center for Ethics, Peace, and Social Justice at SUNY Cortland
"Fitz-Gibbon demonstrates that nonviolence benefits practitioners, friends, family, society, and the environment. By connecting the practice of nonviolence to his personal experience, I have a model for my practice of nonviolence. I highly recommend this volume to all students of nonviolence and those who question why anyone commits to nonviolence." -Danielle Poe, PhD, Editor of Brill Philosophy of Peace Book Series, Professor of Philosophy, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Dayton
"Nonviolent Perspectives by Andrew Fitz-Gibbon is a profoundly insightful work that brilliantly bridges philosophical thought and real-world embodied action. With clarity and compassion, Fitz-Gibbon offers a compelling vision for peace, emphasizing nonviolence as both a personal and societal transformative force. A must-read for anyone committed to genuine, loving change." -Jennifer Kling, PhD, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Director, Center for Legal Studies, University of Colorado
"Nonviolent Perspectives is a wide-ranging, erudite, and sagacious call to irenic praxis, buttressed by decades of personal experience and brimming with profound analyses and pragmatic syntheses of salient philosophical traditions, Western and Asian alike. Andrew Fitz-Gibbon has earnestly adopted and devotedly enacted what Gandhi called 'the divine mystery supreme': as we change ourselves, the attitude of the world changes toward us." -Lou Marinoff, Professor of Philosophy, The City College of New York
"Nonviolent Perspectives is desperately needed in our world of violence, pernicious polarization, hyper-politicization, and war. Fitz-Gibbon guides readers through a philosophically rich and spiritually deep journey toward the practice of nonviolence-rooted in love, compassion, and our shared humanity-within personal relationships, social structures, and our relationship with the earth." -Court Lewis, Professor of Philosophy at Pellissippi State Community College
"Over the course of these wide-ranging inquiries, the reader is invited to join Andrew Fitz-Gibbon on a critical quest for cultivation of peace in mind, body, personal habit, interpersonal care, and public practice. The result is a holistic, pragmatic nonviolence, crafted in relation to a multiplicity of sages and philosophers." -Greg Moses, Professor of Instruction, Philosophy, Texas State University
"Within this comprehensive set of essays, Andrew Fitz-Gibbon gives a poignant account of his personal philosophical journey while incorporating less considered intellectual traditions to put forth an understanding of nonviolence that is nuanced, sophisticated, and practical. Fitz-Gibbon clearly brings home the relevance of nonviolence for our present times. A must-read for scholars, students, and activists alike." -Sanjay Lal, Senior Philosophy Lecturer, Clayton State University
Andrew Fitz-Gibbon is one of the most important scholars thinking about peace and nonviolence. He discusses a wide variety of topics in an engaging and eye-opening manner. These essays reflect the breadth of his knowledge and the depth of his concern for building a more peaceful and loving world." -Andrew Fiala, PhD, Professor of Philosophy, Fresno State University
About the Author
Andrew Fitz-Gibbon is a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor and Professor of Philosophy at SUNY Cortland.