3.2. Notable Pacifist Figures

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  • Conditional pacifism holds that violence is justifiable only in specific cases
  • Bertrand Russell argued for absolute pacifism and nuclear disarmament.

    True
  • Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy was inspired by Christian teachings and Gandhi's
  • What was the primary goal of Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent resistance?
    End racial segregation
  • What is the central belief of pacifism?
    Violence is never justified
  • Gandhi's pacifism was inspired by Hindu and Buddhist principles of truth and love.

    True
  • What religious principles inspired Mahatma Gandhi's pacifism?
    Hindu and Buddhist principles
  • Match the pacifist figure with their key beliefs or actions:
    Mohandas Gandhi ↔️ Non-violent civil disobedience
    Bertrand Russell ↔️ Absolute pacifism, nuclear disarmament
    Martin Luther King Jr. ↔️ Non-violent resistance to segregation
    Thich Nhat Hanh ↔️ Mindfulness, compassion
  • Match the pacifist figure with their religious influence:
    Gandhi ↔️ Hindu and Buddhist
    King Jr. ↔️ Christian
    Russell ↔️ Philosophical arguments
  • One core belief of pacifism is that truth and love can overcome oppression
  • What was Nelson Mandela's key belief regarding overcoming oppression?
    Forgiveness and cooperation
  • Mandela's ability to forgive his oppressors made his pacifist approach particularly impactful in South Africa.

    True
  • Pacifism opposes all forms of violence and war to achieve goals.

    True
  • Thich Nhat Hanh emphasized mindfulness and compassion in conflict resolution.

    True
  • Order the pacifist figures based on their religious influences from Eastern to Western
    1️⃣ Mahatma Gandhi (Hindu and Buddhist)
    2️⃣ Bertrand Russell (Philosophical arguments)
    3️⃣ Martin Luther King Jr. (Christian)
  • Compared to Gandhi, King's approach was rooted in Christian principles of love and forgiveness
  • What religious influence shaped Martin Luther King Jr.'s pacifism?
    Christian
  • Martin Luther King Jr. believed nonviolence was morally and strategically superior.

    True
  • Match the pacifist figure with their approach:
    Nelson Mandela ↔️ Reconciliation
    Mahatma Gandhi ↔️ Civil disobedience
    Martin Luther King Jr. ↔️ Non-violent resistance
  • What were the dual focuses of Nelson Mandela's pacifism to heal racial divisions in South Africa?
    Reconciliation and forgiveness
  • Pacifism is the belief that violence is never justified
  • Selective pacifism opposes all wars regardless of their principles.
    False
  • What did Thich Nhat Hanh emphasize as a means to resolve conflicts peacefully?
    Mindfulness and compassion
  • King's strategies for nonviolent resistance included marches, sit-ins, and peaceful protests.
  • Absolute pacifism rejects violence under any circumstances.
  • What is absolute pacifism?
    Rejection of violence under any circumstances
  • Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent resistance emphasized love and forgiveness as core principles.

    True
  • Martin Luther King Jr.'s pacifism was rooted in Christian teachings of love and nonviolence.
  • Nelson Mandela's pacifism emphasized reconciliation and forgiveness.
  • How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison before embracing pacifism?
    27 years
  • What is the key belief of nonviolent civil disobedience?
    Peaceful resistance to unjust laws
  • What does absolute pacifism entail?
    Rejection of violence under any circumstances
  • Bertrand Russell argued for absolute pacifism and promoted nuclear disarmament
  • Martin Luther King Jr. believed nonviolence was morally and strategically superior to violence.
    True
  • Mahatma Gandhi used methods such as civil disobedience and boycotts
  • Nelson Mandela's pacifist philosophy emphasized non-violent resistance and reconciliation
  • What unique aspect of Nelson Mandela's pacifism made it impactful in South Africa?
    Reconciliation and forgiveness
  • Nelson Mandela initially advocated for armed resistance against apartheid.

    True
  • Order the following pacifist strategies based on their primary focus:
    1️⃣ Nonviolent civil disobedience
    2️⃣ Reconciliation and forgiveness
    3️⃣ Absolute pacifism
  • The Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa aimed to heal the wounds of apartheid