The philosophy of nonviolence, also known as pacifism, is the belief in resolving conflicts and achieving goals through peaceful means rather than resorting to violence or aggression.
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Ahimsa: The principle of nonviolence found in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
Martin Luther King Jr.: An American civil rights leader who was greatly influenced by Gandhi's philosophy and used nonviolent protest methods during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
Peaceful Resistance: A form of protest that aims to bring about change without resorting to violence.