Just and Unjust Wars
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Just and Unjust Wars
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A penetrating investigation into moral and ethical questions raised by war, drawing on examples from antiquity to the present
Just and Unjust Wars forever changed the way we think about the ethics of conflict. First published in 1977 and now brought up to the present with a new preface and postscript, this classic work by political philosopher Michael Walzer examines the moral issues that arise before, during, and after the wars we fight.
Reaching from the Athenian attack on Melos, to the Mai Lai massacre, to Afghanistan and beyond, Walzer mines historical accounts and the testimony of participants, decision makers, and victims to explain when war is justified and what ethical limitations apply to those who wage it.
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Just and Unjust Wars by Michael Walzer is highly regarded for its insightful examination of the ethical dimensions of warfare. Critics praise the book as a classic in its field, lauding its clear and humanitarian approach to analysing the complex moral issues surrounding war. It is celebrated for reviving civilised discourse around the morality of war and passionately defending principles like non-combatant immunity. Often considered a significant contribution to just-war theory, it provides a thorough and persuasive exploration of these intricate topics.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780465052714
Publisher: Basic Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 August 2015
Country: United States
Imprint: Basic Books
Edition: 5th edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 360g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Michael Walzer is professor emeritus of social science at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, NJ, and the author of many widely heralded books, including Spheres of Injustice, Exodus and Revolution, and The Company of Critics.
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