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- Title
HOW TO READ A RIOT.
- Authors
Mouser, Ricky
- Abstract
The article "How to Read a Riot" by Ricky Mouser explores the nature and significance of political rioting as a form of protest. The author argues that political rioting is a way for people to reject the political status quo and draw attention to structural injustices. The article discusses the tactics and purpose of political rioting, distinguishing it from civil disobedience and political revolution. It also examines different perspectives on rioting and explores the moral justifications for political rioting. The text encourages readers to consider the moral case for political rioting and challenges the notion that success should be judged solely in material terms. It emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility and post-riot community assistance. The article also discusses the benefits and harms associated with violence in political protests, highlighting the existential benefits of riots in asserting one's dignity and expressing grievances against the state. It cautions against prioritizing civility over addressing systemic harms and injustices.
- Subjects
GEORGE Floyd protests, 2020; RIOTS; SOCIAL theory; POLITICAL debates; VIOLENCE
- Publication
Journal of Ethics & Social Philosophy, 2024, Vol 26, Issue 3, p445
- ISSN
1559-3061
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.26556/jesp.v26i3.2316