If co-operation is a duty, I hold that non-co-operation…
“If co-operation is a duty, I hold that non-co-operation also under certain conditions is equally a duty.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Refusing to cooperate can be a moral duty under oppressive conditions.
In simple terms: Non‑cooperation is sometimes necessary.
Stand against injustice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- labor strikes
- social movements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is non‑cooperation justified?
- What alternatives exist?
Risk of escalation.