Ethics of War and Peace, The: An Introduction to Legal and Moral Issues (3e)

Christopher
Title Ethics of War and Peace, The: An Introduction to Legal and Moral Issues
Edition 3rd
ISBN 9780130923837
ISBN 10 0130923834
Published 25/09/2003
Published by Pearson Higher Ed USA
Pages 288
Format Paperback
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Total Price $97.95 Add to Cart
Description

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.

Table of contents


Introduction.

I. THE JUST WAR TRADITION.

 1. The Just War in Antiquity.

 2. Christianity and the Just War.

 3. Saint Augustine and the Tradition of Just War.

 4. Secularization of the Just War Tradition.

II. THE LEGAL POSITION OF WAR.

 5. Hugo Grotius: Father of International Law.

 6. Hugo Grotius and the Just War.

 7. Problems for International Law.

III. MORAL ISSUES IN WAR.

 8. The Responsibility for War Crimes.

 9. Military Necessity.

10. Reprisals.

11. Terrorism and War.

12. The Just War and Weapons of Mass Destruction.

IV. PROFESSIONAL AND HUMANITARIAN OBLIGATIONS.

13. The Military as a Profession.

14. Unjust Wars and Professional Responsibility.

15. The Role of the United Nations.

Glossary.

Selected Bibliography.

Index.

New to this edition
  • Chapter on Terrorism and War.
  • Chapter on the United Nations' role in resolving international conflicts.

    • Addresses the moral and legal issues surrounding UN peacekeeping and peacemaking missions.

  • Chapter on weapons of mass destruction.

    • Explores the newest developments of war in these uncertain times.

  • A discussion of service as a commissioned officer.

    • Examines the conflict between moral and professional responsibilities.

  • Revamped section on the Just War tradition and weapons of mass destruction to reflect changes in technology.
Features & benefits
  • NEW - Chapter on Terrorism and War.
  • NEW - Chapter on the United Nations' role in resolving international conflicts.

    • Addresses the moral and legal issues surrounding UN peacekeeping and peacemaking missions.

  • NEW - Chapter on weapons of mass destruction.

    • Explores the newest developments of war in these uncertain times.

  • NEW - A discussion of service as a commissioned officer.

    • Examines the conflict between moral and professional responsibilities.

  • NEW - Revamped section on the Just War tradition and weapons of mass destruction to reflect changes in technology.
  • Historical sections—Articulate key developments in the evolution of the laws of war and the just war tradition.

    • Provides an overview of how the just war tradition has evolved and why.

  • Building-block approach.

    • Historical discussions in earlier sections provide a basis for later ethical analysis and argument.

  • Discussion questions—Encourage students to apply concepts and to think critically.

    • Expose students to all the controversial issues and encourages them to consider both sides of an argument.