Pascal Beucker: Pazifismus – ein Irrweg?

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Simply saying no to war, is that realistic? On the history of ideas and practice against the backdrop of the current world situation - Pascal Beucker in the taz Talk at the Leipzig Book Fair.

The idea of pacifism, the radical rejection of violence, emerged surprisingly late in human history. Instead of weapons, pacifism relies on negotiations, diplomacy and sometimes civil resistance. In the 1970s and 1980s in particular, the peace movement brought this vision to a wide audience. And pacifist ideals are still widespread in Germany today.

The taz Studio at the Leipzig Book Fair
Program overview
Where: Hall 5 | G500
Leipzig Book Fair

Registration is not required. As we have a very limited capacity on site, we kindly ask you to be at the venue early. The event will be streamed live on YouTube.
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But reality poses major challenges for pacifism. The war in Ukraine has raised voices that reject any military support - so far without a social majority.

In his book,Pascal Beucker examines the history and prospects of pacifism. He asks the crucial questions: Can non-violence even work against an aggressor like Putin? And is a peaceful world really possible, or does it remain a utopian vision?

Pacifism - an aberration - a taz Talk in the taz Studio at the Leipzig Book Fair with:

🐾 Pascal Beucker is an editor in the domestic department of taz and a member of the parliamentary office. According to a written decision by the Committee for Conscientious Objection to Military Service at the Düsseldorf District Armed Forces Replacement Office dated May 13, 1991, he is "entitled to refuse military service with a weapon". He also works as a freelance author and publicist. His new book is part of the trilogy "On War and Peace" and was published by Kohlhammer in 2024.

🐾 Jan Feddersen moderates this taz Talk. He is a taz editor, curator of the taz lab and author of various books, for example on identity politics and the language of the church.

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