Abstract:The article approaches the concept of structural violence by elaborating on the idea of fear as an indicator of social or individual self-destruction. It argues that learning to read fear is an important skill for individuation and, therefore, a part of resistance to oppressive practices. Based on Tolstoy’s political thought, the article draws attention to honesty, gratefulness, love, trust, creative act and responsibility as essential conditions for developing s… Show more
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