PHIL 329Violence, Non-Violence, and War
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Philosophy
- Cross-listed
- PACS 316
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
An exploration of the traditional debates concerning the legitimacy of violence and war as instruments in the pursuit of personal and political goals. The course critically examines a continuum of views from religious doctrines of non-resistance, to various forms of pacifism and non-violent resistance, "just-war theory", and political realism. The strategic arguments for political non-violent action are also considered.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention PHIL 329, April 2013 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
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Winter 2013
What is the best course you've taken at Waterloo? 11 points, 43 comments
“I would have to say Econ 101 with Larry Smith OR Speech Writing with Rob Danisch What do you think?”
u/WheresMeDrink: “MUSIC 245 World Music. Best elective I have ever taken. Also take PHIL 329 Human Rights with Brian Orend. Also an amazing course.”
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