There is a distinct difference between the violence of the oppressed and the violence of the oppressor. Consider World War II, the violent actions of Nazi Germany (the oppressor) towards the Jewish people (the oppressed) are deemed incorrigible while violent actions with the goal of saving the Jewish people were fundamentally encouraged. Therefore, while violence may not always be justifiable it can be a means to an end.
The justification of violence in the context of revolutions can also be approached from a utilitarian perspective; wherein the ends justify the means. The utilitarian approach is meant to encourage actions that will benefit the greater good of the people and will ultimately lead to a happier general public. Therefore, if
The justification of violence in the context of revolutions can also be approached from a utilitarian perspective; wherein the ends justify the means. The utilitarian approach is meant to encourage actions that will benefit the greater good of the people and will ultimately lead to a happier general public. Therefore, if