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Resisting for other reasons.

Authors :
Silvermint, Daniel
Source :
Canadian Journal of Philosophy. Feb2018, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p18-42. 25p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Does a victim have tointendto resist oppression in order to discharge her obligation to do so, or is it sufficient to resist oppressionintentionallyin the course of pursuing other plans and projects of importance to her? I argue that resisting intentionally can be sufficient: given the ways that oppression interferes with the lives of victims, trying to counteract that interference by living the life you want is genuine resistance. Requiring that victims have justice-oriented or agency-preserving reasons before their actions count as resistance will distort or miss a wide range of everyday responses to oppressive burdens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00455091
Volume :
48
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Philosophy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
126554909
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00455091.2017.1332257