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Intro
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Star Trek and the Philosophy of Peace
What Is Peace and Justice Studies?
Peace in a Polarized World
Science Fiction, Political Imagination, and Social Activism
Why Is Star Trek Important Now?
Plan of the Book
Chapter 1: Violence and Human Nature: The Enemy Within
Star Trek Episodes: "The Enemy Within," "Tapestry," and "Miri"
The Peace Studies Debate: Is Human Nature Inherently Aggressive and Violent?
The Enemy Within View
The Situational Ideal
Conclusion
Chapter 2: The Multiple Dimensions of Violence
Star Trek Episodes: "The Cloud Minders," "Past Tense, Parts I and II"
Peace Studies Concepts: What Does Violence Look Like in the World?
Spectacular Violence
The Triangle of Violence: Direct, Structural, Cultural
Star Trek Lessons: What Is the Morally Responsible Response to Violence?
Conclusion
Chapter 3: The Nature of Peace and Human Flourishing
Star Trek Episodes: "The Return of the Archons," "The Apple," and "This Side of Paradise"
Peace Studies Concepts: Negative and Positive Peace
Star Trek Lessons: Is Kirk Justified in Intervening in Peaceful Societies?
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Towards an Anti-Racist Future
Star Trek Episodes and the Colorblind Ideal: "Balance of Terror," "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield," and "The Savage Curtain"
Star Trek and the Multicultural Ideal: The Cases of Chakotay, Sisko, and Rios
Star Trek and Critical Antiracism
The Advantage of an Anti-Racist Future
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Mercy, Forgiveness, and Justice
Star Trek Episodes: "The Conscience of the King" and "Nemesis"
Peace Studies Concepts: Revenge and Retribution
"Arena": The Value of Mercy
"Return to Grace" and "Waltz": The Value of Grace
"Jetrel": The Value of Forgiveness
Forgiveness and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa
Conclusion
Chapter 6: Imagining a Better World
The Ecosystems Services Ideal: "The Man Trap," "The Devil in the Dark," Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
The Biotic Community Ideal: "Home Soil" and "Force of Nature"
The Earth Democracy Ideal: "Choose Your Pain," and "Second Contact"
Conclusion
Conclusion
Notes
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Conclusion
References
Index
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Star Trek and the Philosophy of Peace
What Is Peace and Justice Studies?
Peace in a Polarized World
Science Fiction, Political Imagination, and Social Activism
Why Is Star Trek Important Now?
Plan of the Book
Chapter 1: Violence and Human Nature: The Enemy Within
Star Trek Episodes: "The Enemy Within," "Tapestry," and "Miri"
The Peace Studies Debate: Is Human Nature Inherently Aggressive and Violent?
The Enemy Within View
The Situational Ideal
Conclusion
Chapter 2: The Multiple Dimensions of Violence
Star Trek Episodes: "The Cloud Minders," "Past Tense, Parts I and II"
Peace Studies Concepts: What Does Violence Look Like in the World?
Spectacular Violence
The Triangle of Violence: Direct, Structural, Cultural
Star Trek Lessons: What Is the Morally Responsible Response to Violence?
Conclusion
Chapter 3: The Nature of Peace and Human Flourishing
Star Trek Episodes: "The Return of the Archons," "The Apple," and "This Side of Paradise"
Peace Studies Concepts: Negative and Positive Peace
Star Trek Lessons: Is Kirk Justified in Intervening in Peaceful Societies?
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Towards an Anti-Racist Future
Star Trek Episodes and the Colorblind Ideal: "Balance of Terror," "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield," and "The Savage Curtain"
Star Trek and the Multicultural Ideal: The Cases of Chakotay, Sisko, and Rios
Star Trek and Critical Antiracism
The Advantage of an Anti-Racist Future
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Mercy, Forgiveness, and Justice
Star Trek Episodes: "The Conscience of the King" and "Nemesis"
Peace Studies Concepts: Revenge and Retribution
"Arena": The Value of Mercy
"Return to Grace" and "Waltz": The Value of Grace
"Jetrel": The Value of Forgiveness
Forgiveness and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa
Conclusion
Chapter 6: Imagining a Better World
The Ecosystems Services Ideal: "The Man Trap," "The Devil in the Dark," Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
The Biotic Community Ideal: "Home Soil" and "Force of Nature"
The Earth Democracy Ideal: "Choose Your Pain," and "Second Contact"
Conclusion
Conclusion
Notes
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Conclusion
References
Index