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Reflections on the Philosophy of Nonviolence and Peace Studies

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This chapter outlines three challenges for persons who undertake serious inquiry into the philosophy of nonviolence and peace studies. It invites gifted individuals to consider the issues and opportunities in philosophical method, narrative ethics, and the transformative nature of memory.

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Bove, L. (2009). Reflections on the Philosophy of Nonviolence and Peace Studies. In: Cross, T., Ambrose, D. (eds) Morality, Ethics, and Gifted Minds. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-89368-6_12

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