Resist Not Evil

By Clarence Darrow

Book Overview

In "Resist not evil", acclaimed legal philosopher Clarence Darrow delivers a profound and challenging treatise on the fundamental principles of justice and human conduct. Darrow meticulously dissects the concept of non-resistance to evil, prompting readers to reconsider long-held beliefs about punishment, retribution, and the very foundation of criminal law.

This pivotal work delves deep into the ethics of societal response to wrongdoing, exploring the philosophical underpinnings of legal systems and the efficacy of traditional forms of punishment. Darrow questions whether conventional approaches to crime truly deter evil or if they merely perpetuate cycles of suffering. He presents a compelling argument that transcends mere legal theory, venturing into the moral philosophy that shapes our understanding of justice and social order.

"Resist not evil" stands as a powerful testament to Darrow's intellectual courage and his unwavering commitment to a more humane world. It is an essential read for anyone grappling with complex questions surrounding criminal justice, legal ethics, and the timeless struggle to confront evil with a principled and thoughtful response. This meticulously prepared print edition offers enduring insight into one of the most provocative ideas in legal and moral philosophy.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102524687X
• ISBN13: 9781025246871
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Well-considered criticism of "criminal justice"

Now best known for his defense of a teacher's right to teach evolution in the "Scopes Monkey Trial," Clarence Darrow devoted much of his life in the courtroom to an expert public criticism of the notion of "criminal justice" and of the penal system in the U.S. Rather than focus his energy on "winning" the cases of his clients, he deconstructed conventional conceptions of "blame," "guilt," et al., arguing that punishment itself contributes to the oppressive conditions that produce "crime." Interestingly, he often "won" these cases on the merit of his theory, in spite of giving scant attention to the particulars of the individual cases.This compendium of Darrow's work is an excellent (and extremely well-written) cross-section of his ideas -- a must-read for anyone interested in law, juridical theory, anarchism, etc.