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Razão e violência em Eric Weil
Reason and violence in Eric Weil
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Abstract The main objective of this article is to present some of the main arguments by Eric Weil that support the relevant thesis of the importance of free and deliberate choice of human beings for rational life. This demonstrates, therefore, that it is reasonable to search for a more and more humanized exi... view more
The main objective of this article is to present some of the main arguments by Eric Weil that support the relevant thesis of the importance of free and deliberate choice of human beings for rational life. This demonstrates, therefore, that it is reasonable to search for a more and more humanized existence, founded on fundamental values of human life, such as honesty, justice and happiness. This makes gradually and progressively possible to overcome and to deter, as far as possible, different types of violence. However, human beings are aware that total eradication of violence in the world is unthinkable, since freedom of human beings is a process of continuous deliberation and choice, at personal, communal and social level.... view less
Classification
Philosophy, Ethics, Religion
Free Keywords
Weil, Eric; Reason; Violence; Choice; Freedom
Document language
Portuguese
Publication Year
2017
Page/Pages
p. 188-204
Journal
Griot: Revista de Filosofia, 16 (2017) 2
ISSN
2178-1036
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed