War and ethics: a new just war theory
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1. Verfasser: Fotion, N. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London Continuum 2007
Schriftenreihe:Think now
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-172) and index
Introduction -- Just war theory -- Objections to just war theory -- Easy cases : Germany, Japan, Korea -- Harder cases : Serbia, Russia, Kosovo, Iraq -- Multiple reasons -- More problems with just war theory -- Prevention : Sri Lanka, Thailand -- Two just war theories -- Problems with just war theory I -- Problems for just war theory II -- Closing thoughts
The US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 prompted unprecedented public interest in the ethics of war, a debate that has raged furiously in the media, in politics and in the public consciousness ever since. In this fascinating and informative book, Nicholas Fotion, €an expert on the ethics of military action, explores the notion of developing an ethical theory that guides the behaviour of those who are at war. Fotion gives a clear account of just war theory, presenting it as a useful device in helping us make decisions about what we should do when war appears on the horizon. Examining conflicts
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ISBN:9781441149169
1441149163
9780826492609
0826492606
9780826492593
0826492592

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