Nonviolent Resistance as a Philosophy of Life

What do we mean by nonviolence? What can nonviolence achieve? Are there limits to nonviolence and, if so, what are they? These are the questions the Iranian political philosopher and activist Ramin Jahanbegloo tackles in his journey through the major political advocates of nonviolence during the 20th century.

While nonviolent resistance has accompanied human culture from its earliest beginnings, a...