Humanism and Terrorism: An Epistemic Overview

Abstract

Giving the dynamics of human societies, the current waves of violence, terror and other anti-social activities in various climes of the world, irrespective of social status, suffix or prefix attached; developed, developing, and underdeveloped, none is exempted from experiencing the touch of terror. To tackle these problems and associated effects there is the need to reassess, analyze and evaluate the role of logic, language and human understanding. Understanding this depends heavily on the knowledge of the words and the perspectives of the parties involved in the interpretation and application of these concepts as a result of the bond between humans and nature upon which these activities revolve.  It is obvious that the concept of terror has come to be one of those threat to the very nature of good living, as such a cause for concern in many social and academic discourse. This informs and formed the foundation for this work. The work is intended to expose the misconception in understanding of these terms from the perspective of all concern on order to proffer solutions. This will move our societies forward, away from the distractions and destructions that follows in order to enhance development. it is the submission of this work that the trigger of terror is the misunderstanding of the word from different perspectives of participant in the act. While the terrorist themselves see their activities as a self-defense in the mist of oppression and injustice from an oppressed position the those bearing the brunt of their activities see them as the real oppressors and deserving of no pity