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This work delves into the philosophical underpinnings of Swaraj,...12194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/causes-of-the-american-civil-war-secession-statements-of-five-confederate-states-various--74374149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74374149Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:33 +0000Gene Sharp"Causes of the American Civil War: Secession Statements of Five Confederate States" offers a profound exploration of the motivations behind the secession of five Southern states leading to one of the most pivotal conflicts in American history. By...3886falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-science-fiction-collection-056-various--74303663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74303663Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:04 +0000Gene Sharp"Short Science Fiction Collection 056-Various" presents a diverse array of imaginative tales that challenge the boundaries of reality and explore the human condition through speculative lenses. 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It challenges the notion...620alternatives,change,conflict,oppression,peace,politics,resolution,society,terrorism,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-appendix-2-198-methods-of-nonviolent-action--69894154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69894154Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:12:39 +0000Gene SharpIn a world where violence permeates society and politics—manifesting as war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, and genocide—this essay offers a fresh perspective on addressing the pervasive issue of violence. It challenges the notion...925alternatives,change,conflict,oppression,peace,politics,resolution,society,terrorism,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-appendix-1-glossary-of-important-terms-in-nonviolent-struggle--69894152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69894152Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:12:37 +0000Gene SharpIn a world where violence permeates society and politics—manifesting as war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, and genocide—this essay offers a fresh perspective on addressing the pervasive issue of violence. It challenges the notion...1387alternatives,change,conflict,oppression,peace,politics,resolution,society,terrorism,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-chapter-3-steps-in-strategic-planning-for-nonviolent-struggles-against-repressive-regimes--69894150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69894150Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:12:34 +0000Gene SharpIn a world where violence permeates society and politics—manifesting as war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, and genocide—this essay offers a fresh perspective on addressing the pervasive issue of violence. It challenges the notion...696alternatives,change,conflict,oppression,peace,politics,resolution,society,terrorism,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-chapter-2-the-importance-of-strategic-planning-in-nonviolent-struggle--69894149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69894149Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:12:32 +0000Gene SharpIn a world where violence permeates society and politics—manifesting as war, terrorism, dictatorship, oppression, usurpation, and genocide—this essay offers a fresh perspective on addressing the pervasive issue of violence. 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