17min chapter

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Gaza, Camus, and the logic of violence

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

Exploring Violence, Ethics, and Power Imbalances in Real-World Conflicts

The chapter delves into the moral complexities of war and violence, discussing the justifiability of violence, asymmetries of power in conflicts like in Algeria, and the distinction between ethics of conviction and responsibility. The conversation also examines the shift in Camus' pacifist beliefs during WWII, the concept of just war, and the consequences of seeking total victory without acknowledging realities on the ground.

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