Phillip Cole Libri

Exploring the contradiction in modern perceptions of humanity, the book delves into the nature of radically evil acts committed by ordinary people rather than inhuman monsters. It examines extreme forms of evil, such as war crimes and serial offenses, challenging the notion that evil is merely an external force. By analyzing cultural representations in fiction and media, it reveals how these ideas shape our understanding of morality and the portrayal of individuals involved in heinous acts, including contemporary issues like migration and terrorism.

First published in 1998, this volume forwards a particular theory of freedom and delves into the relationships between this view of freedom and issues of social justice. Exploring positive and negative implications of the idea of freedom and its interaction with social justice programs, Phillip Cole argues that the idea of freedom contributes substantially to the theory of social justice, rather than drawing limiting boundaries around it. Cole examines the concept of freedom in light of ability, autonomy, neutrality, equality, welfare and membership. At heart, his approach is based on the notion of 'entitlement' and assumes that all people are of equal moral and political weight, that all should receive the same consideration for the purpose of ethical and political questions.

Builds an ethical framework for responding to the urgent crisis of global displacementIn this book Phillip Cole calls for a radical review of what international protection looks like and who is entitled to it. The book brings together different issues of forced displacement to provide a systematic overview. It draws attention to groups who are often overlooked when it comes to discussions of international protection, such as the internally displaced, those displaced by climate change, disasters, development infrastructure projects and extreme poverty. The study draws on extensive case studies, such as border practices by European Union states, the United States with regard to its border with Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Cole places the experiences of displaced people at the centre and argues that they should be key political agents in determining policy in this area.Phillip Cole teaches Politics and International Relations at the University of the West of England, Bristol