Ep. 236: Judith Butler Interview: "The Force of Nonviolence" by Partially Examined Life published on 2020-06-03T16:30:40Z On The Force of Nonviolence: An Ethico-Political Bind (2020). What is it to be nonviolent in political activity? Most ethics allow for self-defense, but Judith has a problem with defining "self" as well as "violence," and offers a full critique of the individualism that underlies typical Western approaches to both ethics and politics. Mark, Seth, and Wes interview Judith about these issues and the connection to . End song: "Dancing with Death," discussed on with Marty Willson-Piper. Sponsor: Visit for a free month of The Great Courses Plus. Get this episode ad-free with a .