Ethics of War and Peace An Introduction to Legal and Moral Issues

Name: Ethics of War and Peace An Introduction to Legal and Moral Issues
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ISBN: 9780130923837

ISBN-10: 0130923834

ISBN-13: 9780130923837

Edition: 3rd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Paul Christopher

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For Philosophy courses in applied ethics, just war theory, and international law. Classic introduction to the ethics of war and peace, exploring legal and moral issues of use of force. Used at U.S. military academies, this book focuses on two fundamental moral principles: 1) human beings should not intentionally harm other human beings and 2) human beings may sometimes resort to violence to keep themselves and/or others from harm.

Book details

List price: $86.65
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 9/25/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.25" wide x 8.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English




The Just War Tradition



Just War in Antiquity



Christianity and the Just War Tradition



Saint Augustine and the Tradition of Just War



Secularization of the Just War Tradition



The Legal Position of War



Hugo Grotius: Father of International Law



Hugo Grotius and the Just War



Problems for International Law



The Enemy: Cold–blooded Killers, or Comrades in Arms?



Moral Issues in War



The Responsibility for War Crimes



Military Necessity



Reprisals



Humanitarian Intervention



Unjust Wars and Professional Obligations



Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons


Glossary


Selected Bibliography


Index