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| '''''Pacifism as Pathology: Notes on an American Pseudopraxis''''' is an ] written in 1986 by ]. It examines the role of ] ] within ] ]. The essay takes a critical stance of pacifist doctrine, labelling it as ineffective, hypocritical and unconsciously ].<ref>{{ |
'''''Pacifism as Pathology: Notes on an American Pseudopraxis''''' is an ] written in 1986 by ]. It examines the role of ] ] within ] ]. The essay takes a critical stance of pacifist doctrine, labelling it as ineffective, hypocritical and unconsciously ].<ref> {{wayback|url=http://zinelibrary.info/files/pap_imposed.pdf |date=20120914103542 }}</ref> | ||
| In 1998 ] published the essay in a book entitled ''Pacifism as Pathology: Reflections on the Role of Armed Struggle in North America'' and listing Churchill as the author. (ISBN 1-894037-07-3) The book included a preface by ], a new introduction by Churchill "'Pacifism as Pathology' Revisited: Excavating a Debate" and a commentary by ] "On Ward Churchill's 'Pacifism as Pathology': Toward a Revolutionary Practice." | In 1998 ] published the essay in a book entitled ''Pacifism as Pathology: Reflections on the Role of Armed Struggle in North America'' and listing Churchill as the author. (ISBN 1-894037-07-3) The book included a preface by ], a new introduction by Churchill "'Pacifism as Pathology' Revisited: Excavating a Debate" and a commentary by ] "On Ward Churchill's 'Pacifism as Pathology': Toward a Revolutionary Practice." | ||
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| In 2001 ], a co-founder of the pacifist ], published a detailed response to ''Pacifism as Pathology'' entitled "Nonviolent Action as the Sword that Heals: Challenging Ward Churchill's 'Pacifism As Pathology'."<ref>George Lakey (March 2001). . TrainingforChange.Org.{{deadlink|date=August 2015}}</ref> | In 2001 ], a co-founder of the pacifist ], published a detailed response to ''Pacifism as Pathology'' entitled "Nonviolent Action as the Sword that Heals: Challenging Ward Churchill's 'Pacifism As Pathology'."<ref>George Lakey (March 2001). . TrainingforChange.Org.{{deadlink|date=August 2015}}</ref> | ||
| In a ] column Churchill replies to criticism from a number of parties, assailing "the outright lie that I have actively sought to incite 'violent revolution.' I have done no such thing. To the contrary, what I have consistently advocated over the years is the rule of law." He also states: “I would vastly prefer that this happen through nonviolent means. However, I cannot say that nonviolence is the only legitimate response to systemic violence.”<ref>Ward Churchill (March 10, 2005). . Zmag.Org.{{ |
In a ] column Churchill replies to criticism from a number of parties, assailing "the outright lie that I have actively sought to incite 'violent revolution.' I have done no such thing. To the contrary, what I have consistently advocated over the years is the rule of law." He also states: “I would vastly prefer that this happen through nonviolent means. However, I cannot say that nonviolence is the only legitimate response to systemic violence.”<ref>Ward Churchill (March 10, 2005). . Zmag.Org. {{wayback|url=http://www.zmag.org/sustainers/content/2005-03/10churchill.cfm |date=20070109065131 }}</ref> | ||
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Pacifism as Pathology: Notes on an American Pseudopraxis is an essay written in 1986 by Ward Churchill. It examines the role of pacifist politics within United States leftism. The essay takes a critical stance of pacifist doctrine, labelling it as ineffective, hypocritical and unconsciously racist.
In 1998 Arbeiter Ring Publishing published the essay in a book entitled Pacifism as Pathology: Reflections on the Role of Armed Struggle in North America and listing Churchill as the author. (ISBN 1-894037-07-3) The book included a preface by Ed Mead, a new introduction by Churchill "'Pacifism as Pathology' Revisited: Excavating a Debate" and a commentary by Mike Ryan "On Ward Churchill's 'Pacifism as Pathology': Toward a Revolutionary Practice."
In 2001 George Lakey, a co-founder of the pacifist Movement for a New Society, published a detailed response to Pacifism as Pathology entitled "Nonviolent Action as the Sword that Heals: Challenging Ward Churchill's 'Pacifism As Pathology'."
In a Z Magazine column Churchill replies to criticism from a number of parties, assailing "the outright lie that I have actively sought to incite 'violent revolution.' I have done no such thing. To the contrary, what I have consistently advocated over the years is the rule of law." He also states: “I would vastly prefer that this happen through nonviolent means. However, I cannot say that nonviolence is the only legitimate response to systemic violence.”
Notes
- Ward Churchill, Pacifism as Pathology:Notes on An American Pseudopraxis Archived 2012-09-14 at the Wayback Machine
- George Lakey (March 2001). “Nonviolent Action as the Sword that Heals: Challenging Ward Churchill's ‘Pacifism As Pathology’”. TrainingforChange.Org.
- Ward Churchill (March 10, 2005). “Who’s the Terrorist?”. Zmag.Org. Archived 2007-01-09 at the Wayback Machine
See also
- Issues in anarchism: Ends and means
- Peter Gelderloos, author of book How Nonviolence Protects the State
- Nonviolence
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