The Newtonian Law of Violence

Counterpunch, 2005

2 Pages Posted: 27 Dec 2006 Last revised: 26 Sep 2008

Abstract

The laws of motion do not justify terrorist violence. Nor do they merge good and evil. Moral distinctions are important to live in human communities. Only the purest pacifist would claim that all violence is bad. Others would distinguish among forms of violence. Particularly governments would continue to defend violence in the name of morality and national security - ignoring the Newtonian warning that carnage begets carnage.

Note: Previously titled "Morality, Terrorism and the Laws of Motion."

Keywords: London bombings, Newton, John Donne

Suggested Citation

Khan, Ali, The Newtonian Law of Violence. Counterpunch, 2005, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=953869

Ali Khan (Contact Author)

Legal Scholar Academy ( email )

Topeka, KS 66610
United States

HOME PAGE: http://www.legalscholar.org

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