Just War Thinking

Morality and Pragmatism in the Struggle against Contemporary Threats

Autori

• Eric Patterson

Parametri

• 142 pagine
• 5 ore di lettura

• Scienze politiche & Politica

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The book explores the complex relationship between ethics and practical decision-making in foreign policy and warfare. It advocates for a political ethic of responsibility to guide the use of military force, emphasizing the need to safeguard international security and human life. Key contemporary issues addressed include targeted killings, humanitarian interventions, terrorism, and the aftermath of war, alongside the roles of public opinion and supranational organizations in shaping military actions.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2009

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