Grief Beyond National Borders

September 11

Traces the book’s argument that public sympathy for victims must extend beyond national identity to civilians harmed by Western power.

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A Shared Human Shock A Shared Human Shock from "September 11". A Shared Human Shock Chomsky describes broad international horror at the attacks, including among people in Muslim-majority countries.

A Shared Human Shock from "September 11". A Shared Human Shock Chomsky describes broad international horror at the attacks, including among people in Muslim-majority countries.

A Shared Human Shock Chomsky describes broad international horror at the attacks, including among people in Muslim-majority countries. Grief Without Qualification The crime’s victims deserve sympathy regardless of the broader political context. Shared Humanity This common response challenges claims that entire civilizations welcome the deaths of civilians.

Grievance Beside Grief Grievance Beside Grief from "September 11". Grievance Beside Grief People can condemn the attacks while remaining angry about American policies in their region.

Grievance Beside Grief from "September 11". Grievance Beside Grief People can condemn the attacks while remaining angry about American policies in their region.

Grievance Beside Grief People can condemn the attacks while remaining angry about American policies in their region. More Than One Feeling Compassion for victims does not require agreement with the power whose citizens were attacked. Listening Matters Recognizing this complexity makes better understanding possible without excusing violence.

Afghan Civilians in Shadow Afghan Civilians in Shadow from "September 11". Afghan Civilians in Shadow Chomsky fears that Afghan civilians will be treated as acceptable losses in a campaign for justice.

Afghan Civilians in Shadow from "September 11". Afghan Civilians in Shadow Chomsky fears that Afghan civilians will be treated as acceptable losses in a campaign for justice.

Afghan Civilians in Shadow Chomsky fears that Afghan civilians will be treated as acceptable losses in a campaign for justice. Victims of Existing Rule Many are already suffering under the Taliban and depend on outside food assistance. A Moral Connection Their vulnerability demands attention even when their plight receives little coverage.

The Silent Dead The Silent Dead from "September 11". The Silent Dead Chomsky turns attention to deaths caused indirectly by the destruction of Sudan’s medicine supply.

The Silent Dead from "September 11". The Silent Dead Chomsky turns attention to deaths caused indirectly by the destruction of Sudan’s medicine supply.

The Silent Dead Chomsky turns attention to deaths caused indirectly by the destruction of Sudan’s medicine supply. Slow Suffering Illness and lack of treatment kill less visibly than missiles but remain part of the consequences. Unequal Recognition The distance and poverty of victims make their suffering easier for powerful societies to ignore.

A Larger Circle of Care A Larger Circle of Care from "September 11". A Larger Circle of Care The book’s moral argument expands sympathy to people harmed by one’s own government and allies.

A Larger Circle of Care from "September 11". A Larger Circle of Care The book’s moral argument expands sympathy to people harmed by one’s own government and allies.

A Larger Circle of Care The book’s moral argument expands sympathy to people harmed by one’s own government and allies. Beyond the Familiar Victims must not matter only when their deaths occur in a celebrated national space. A Human Standard This broader concern supports resistance to policies that treat foreign civilians as expendable.

September 11, 2001

The days after September 11

September 2001, before the bombing

After the Al-Shifa strike, as its effects become visible

In the postface