The Ethics of War
Classic and Contemporary Readings
Gregory M Reichberg editor Henrik Syse editor Endre Begby editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:24th May '06
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The Ethics of War is an indispensable collection of essays addressing issues both timely and age-old about the nature and ethics of war.
- Features essays by great thinkers from ancient times through to the present day, among them Plato, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Grotius, Kant, Russell, and Walzer
- Examines timely questions such as: When is recourse to arms morally justifiable? What moral constraints should apply to military conduct? How can a lasting peace be achieved?
- Will appeal to a broad range of readers interested in morality and ethics in war time
- Includes informative introductions and helpful marginal notes by editors <
"This is a superb, comprehensive collection of the basic texts that make up the just war tradition. Some have been very difficult to get hold of and others have been translated for the first time. It will be an indispensable resource for all departments of international affairs, ethics, war studies, peace studies and many history departments." (Times Higher Education, 25 May 2007)
"As a collection of key readings, each prefaced by editorial comment, it can scarcely be bettered." (The Times)
"An invaluable resource for many readers for years to come...anyone interested in the history of western thought on the subject of war will find [the volume] fascinating." (Peace News)
ISBN: 9781405123785
Dimensions: 244mm x 170mm x 36mm
Weight: 1100g
768 pages