Ethics, Killing, and War
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Can war ever be justified? Why is it wrong to kill? In this new book Richard Norman looks at these and other related questions, and thereby examines the possibility and nature of rational moral argument. Practical examples, such as the Gulf War and the Falklands War, are used to show that, while moral philosophy can offer no easy answers, it is a worthwhile enterprise that sheds light on many pressing contemporary problems.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521455537
ISBN13:9780521455534
Release Date:February 1995
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:268 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 8.6"
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Ethics & Morality Humanities Philosophy Political Science Politics & Social SciencesCustomer Reviews
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Excellent text for ethics and politics
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Professor Norman provides a clearly written examination of killing and war that complements very well Michael Walzer's Just and Unjust Wars. Norman offers useful and precise descriptions of the modern theories of war and the relevant ethics, but he also takes the reader into a good critique of those theories; his style makes the difficult aspects and implications of the theories easy to understand. Ultimately he presents 'no solution' to war, fearing that moral deadlocks that may arise can be insoluble. Many may disagree with his conclusion but none should be disappointed with the six in-depth chapters he presents. A useful companion for those interested in general ethics as well as just war studies and pacifism.
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