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Fidel's Ethics of Violence: The Moral Dimension of the Political Thought of Fidel Castro
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Product Description
Fidel Castro's most original contribution to revolutionary and radical thought has been his development of an explicit ethical position on one of the most controversial issues of our time: violence. This book explores the evolution of Castro's political thinking -- and in particular how he philosophically reconciles violence, political power and morality. This book makes a timely intervention into the question of Castro's historical role and contribution. The author argues that Castro's doctrine of armed struggle is the logical development of his idea of the ethical liberation fighter. At its core is an unremitting emphasis on the ethical use of violence.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #361621 in Books
- Published on: 2007-09-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 248 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
'In this lucid analysis of the moral and ethical dimensions of Castro's thought, Jayatilleka breaks new ground. His book introduces new dimensions to our understanding of one of the most influential political figures of our time, while providing important insights into broader philosophical questions relating to violence, political power and morality.' --Dr Julia Buxton, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford
'In the overcrowded and partisan field of studies of Cuba and of Fidel Castro, it is not often that a genuinely new approach comes along that makes us sit up and take notice. Thankfully, this is one such. In a challenging argument, that is carried through with rigour and erudition, this book takes us beyond the clichés of authoritarianism or charisma to an analysis of Castro's thought (at a particularly significant time) that brings in paradigms from outside the Cuban context and which force us to address conventional wisdoms about the much misunderstood leader.' --Tony Kapcia, Head of the Hispanic and Latin American Studies Department, University of Nottingham
About the Author
Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka is a political analyst and commentator, and a former underground revolutionary activist. He is Senior Lecturer at the Department of Politics and Public Policy at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is also Sri Lanka's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva.
