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Why does looking at the past so often lead people to believe that humans are inherently violent and wars are inevitable?  How have people used nonviolent means to respond to conflicts and social injustice?  What is necessary to create and maintain peace, beyond simply trying to minimize violence?  How are animals and the environment relevant to peace for humans?  To answer these and other questions, we'll study historical and recent examples of nonviolent activism, movements, and other efforts to promote peace.  We'll also examine approaches recommended by historical and contemporary scholars and practitioners for constructively transforming conflicts at the interpersonal to international levels.  Additionally, we'll examine and engage in mindfulness, meditative, and other contemplative exercises as means to explore the relationship between inner and outer peace. This course counts as HIST 107/PEAC 102 and fulfills the FYS, HU, and DIV13 general education requirements.

Instructor
Donna Alvah
Semester:
Spring 2021
Course Code:
FRPG 2163
Subject:
FYP-FYS