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To critically analyze civil disobedience and its effectiveness in challenging perceived injustices in governance.

June 6, 2026Open Access

Governance, Justice, and Moral Defiance: A Philosophical Analysis of Civil Disobedience

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Philosophical analysis examines the effectiveness of civil disobedience in promoting justice, indicating potential shortcomings.

To critically analyze civil disobedience and its effectiveness in challenging perceived injustices in governance.
Critical analysis of various theories and debates on civil disobedience
Evaluation of its implications on governance and citizen engagement
Analysis of the ambiguity and ethical tensions within civil disobedience
Civil disobedience is found insufficient for justifying personal moral convictions over state laws.
Advocates struggle to delineate civil disobedience from criminal actions.
The paper supports continued democratic engagement of citizens and emphasizes the importance of the rule of law for effective governance.

Olumide Samuel Adebayo (2026) studied this question.

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