Is Social Violence Necessary?

The episode of "The Leftish Agenda" delves into the complex issue of when social violence might be considered acceptable. Host, Eddie, discusses the concepts of social violence and the various forms it takes - physical, psychological, and structural. Different philosophical perspectives on the issue, including Just War Theory, Utilitarianism, and Deontological ethics are examined. These lending different insights into the question of justifying social violence. The podcast also addresses historical contexts where social violence was deemed necessary, highlighting examples like the American and French Revolutions, anti-colonial movements, and different approaches during the civil rights movements. Legal perspectives, consequences of violence, and non-violent alternatives are other aspects explored in this extensive episode. The episode concludes noting that the acceptability of social violence often depends on the specific context and circumstances.