Description: When is it justified to disobey the law? How should the law respond to instances of conscientious disobedience? This book presents the first full-length philosophical examination of the morality and legality of civil disobedience, and the legitimate responses to civil dissent open to the state.
Review Quotes: "In Conscience and Conviction: The Case for Civil Disobedience, Kimberly Brownlee provides a strong, well-argued theoretical justification of conscientious objection and civil disobedience... It is noteworthy that Brownlee's careful consideration of numerous objections and her well-reasoned replies clearly demonstrates her deep commitment to scholarly dialogue." - Mark Wicclair, Journal of Moral Philosophy