War, Power, and Nonviolence
What does Holmes say war is seen as?
The ultimate means if settling disputes.
Even though people do not think war is a good thing, why do they not go against it?
They see no alternative
Why is war still present in our society if it is deemed "bad"?
There is no way to replace warfare and its outcomes.
What concerns does not having war or violence pose?
How to defend ones self against enemies and injustices.
How does Holmes define power? How would you define it?
The ability to achieve one's objectives.
What does Holmes say is the key to understanding both the potential of nonviolence and the failure of the war system?
Concept of power
War is about (blank) governs (blank) and (blank)?
War is about who governs what and how.
Are nonviolent strategies against violence proven to be effective?
no, because they have no been tested at all
it is not a sure thing that nonviolence will work against violence but war also isn't certain to be effective.
If people are serious about the abolition of war then the saying "Treaties have failed to prevent wars so let us be done with treaties" should be changes to what?
Treaties have failed to prevent wars so let us be done with wars.
What are the three priories Holmes says we need to have?
peace education
the development of alternatives to violence
taking out values more seriously
What three things do you need to think about when forming a nonviolent defense?
conquests, victory and defeat
Why shouldn't violence be seen as a sign of strength?
Violence comes from insecurities, and the sense of weakness where as nonviolence comes from security and strength.