WillViolence Lead to More Violence
WillViolence Lead to More Violence
Terrorism continues to be a global threat to the security andwell-being of individuals. The number of lives lost and the amount offear inflicted on the people negates the need to have anunderstanding of how best to tackle the issue. In light of the same,the essay seeks to elaborate in detail the topic “Will ViolenceLead to More Violence” with references being made to Alain Badiou’sconcept of The Ethic of Truths.
Alain Badiou portrays truth as something new, unlike knowledge thatis already known (Badiou, 2012). Alain’s concept of truth can beemployed to answer the question on whether violence would lead to asimilar occurrence. Terrorism is violent in the manner in which it isexecuted. The response toward a terrorist attack determines whetheror not it can reoccur. It is widely known that violence results in asimilar occurrence as those offended seek to revenge. However, inapplying Alain’s concept of truth, one arrives at the conclusionthat violence may not result in more of the terrorist attacks beingwitnessed. An event likely to be realized is a reduction orelimination of the vice. There is a misconception that terrorism hasa chance of escalating upon application of similar means to avert it.However, the use of Alain’s idea of truth concerning violence canbe efficient in discouraging the occurrence of such adverse events. Aviolent approach toward terrorism can help curb terrorist attacks asthe offenders feel the wrath of those who have been hurt by theiractions.
According to Alain, the truth could appear in its newness because ofthe eventful supplement that interrupts repetition (Badiou, 2012).Previously, the law has been employed in tackling terrorism. Affectedcountries shun from using violence against the terrorist attackersbut choose to apply the legal framework to deal with the menace.However, a new approach that entails application of violence to dealwith terrorist attacks could serve as the solution to the problem.
Further, Alain states that the ethics of truth are that individualscould be active and immortal and operate in a realm of practicaldivision (Badiou, 2012). The sentiments presented should be the basisfor justification of using violent means to deal with terrorism.Ethically, it could be wrong to employ violent means when it comes todealing with the terrorist attacks that are witnessed. However, ofcrucial significance is the need to understand that ethics of truthdoes not claim universality. Application of non-violent means couldbe effective especially if the perpetrators are willing to presenttheir grievances. However, in a scenario where those executing theterrorist attacks are not willing to submit their grievances, themost appropriate way to deal with the situation could be using acounter measure. In this scenario, violence can be employed as a wayof discouraging the attacks.
Also, Badiou states that the truth in any given situation is based onthe situation that is determined to be vulnerable. Further, it shouldnot be built on the privilege of the situation or a particular groupof people. The understanding of the concept of ethics of truth shouldguide in making decisions on the best approach to deal withterrorism. Violence would have adverse effects if it were applied toaddress terrorist attacks. It is out of such observation that onewould opt not to employ violence. Badiou suggests that in vulnerablesituations, it could be efficient to apply ethics of truth (Badiou,2012). Terrorist attacks are vulnerable owing to the detrimentaleffects it could have on those affected. Because of the same, itcould be essential to have an approach that seeks to deal with thestate. The application of violence in dealing with terrorism could beefficient in addressing terrorism.
Reference
Badiou, A. (2012).Ethics: An essay on the understanding of evil. Verso.
https://www.versobooks.com/books/1136-ethics