Excerpt from Reflections on Violence
My own method of work is entirely opposed to this; for I put before my readers the working of a mental effort which is continually endeavouring to break through the bonds of what has been previously constructed for common use, in order to discover that which is truly personal and individual. The only things I find it worth while entering in my notebooks are those which I have not met elsewhere I readily skip the transitions between these things, because they nearly always come under the heading of commonplaces.
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Originally published in 1916. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex and often misunderstood role of violence in social and political movements. Challenging conventional interpretations, the author argues that violence can be a powerful and even necessary force for progress, particularly for the working class. Drawing upon historical examples like early Christianity, the Reformation, and the French Revolution, the author explores how "myths" ââ â powerful narratives that inspire and motivate collective action ââ â can drive social change. These myths, even if not fully realized in reality, provide the emotional and moral energy needed for revolutionary movements to succeed. This book offers a thought-provoking and nuanced analysis of violence, urging readers to reconsider its place in the struggle for justice and a better future. Ultimately, it suggests that understanding the dynamics of violence is crucial for comprehending the complexities of social transformation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331146810_0
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