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The Drum Major Instinct: Martin Luther King, Jr's Theory of Political Service730 views
Author
Rose, Justin, Government - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Virginia
Advisors
Balfour, Katharine, Department of Politics, University of Virginia
Abstract
In this project I explicate Martin Luther King, Jr’s theory of political service. King’s theory of political service, I argue, was composed of the following three central components: First, it requires the cultivation of an ethos of care and concern for others. Second, it is a moral responsibility that requires all members of society to work collectively toward combating structures of injustice rather than private and supererogatory acts undertaken by individuals. Finally, marginalized peoples’ struggles against injustice are considered an essential aspect of service, thereby empowering the oppressed.
Degree
PHD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Keywords
Martin Luther King; democracy; justice; equality; african-american; ethos
Language
English
Rights
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Rose, Justin. The Drum Major Instinct: Martin Luther King, Jr's Theory of Political Service. University of Virginia, Government - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, PHD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2014-04-25, https://doi.org/10.18130/V39R6Z.
