Introduction to Non-Violence   By: Theodore Paullin

INTRODUCTION TO NON VIOLENCE

By THEODORE PAULLIN

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DIRECTOR'S FOREWORD

"When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said, in a rather scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean neither more nor less."

"The question is," said Alice, "whether you can make words mean different things."

In the writings of pacifists and non pacifists concerning theories of and experiences with non violence, there is a clear lack of uniformity in the use of words.

The present booklet, introducing the Bureau's new series on Non Violent Action in Tension Areas , distinguished by green covers, critically examines pacifist terminology. But it does more, for it analyzes various types of non violence, evaluates examples of non violence referred to in previous literature, and points to new sources of case material.

Dr. Theodore Paullin, Assistant Director of the Bureau, is the author of this study. The manuscript has been submitted to and reviewed by Professor Charles A. Ellwood and Professor Hornell Hart, both of the Department of Sociology, Duke University; and by Richard B. Gregg, author of several works on the philosophy and practice of non violence. Their criticisms and suggestions have proved most helpful, but for any errors of interpretation the author is responsible.

The Pacifist Research Bureau frankly bases its work upon the philosophy of pacifism: that man should exercise such respect for human personality that he will employ only love and sacrificial good will in opposing evil and that the purpose of all human endeavor should be the creation of a world brotherhood in which cooperative effort contributes to the good of all. A list of pamphlets published or in preparation appears on the back cover.

HARROP A. FREEMAN, Executive Director

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