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The Ethics of War and Peace: an introduction

Frowe, Helen (2011) The Ethics of War and Peace: an introduction. Routledge, London and New York ISBN 978-0-415-49239-3. (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:25971)

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Abstract

When is it right to go to war? When is a war illegal? What are the rules of engagement? What should happen when a war is over? How should we view terrorism?

The Ethics of War and Peace is a fresh and contemporary introduction to one of the oldest but still most relevant ethical debates. It introduces students to contemporary Just War Theory in a stimulating and engaging way, perfect for those approaching the topic for the first time.

Helen Frowe explains the core issues in Just War Theory, and chapter by chapter examines the recent and ongoing philosophical? debates on:

- theories of self defence and national defence

- Jus ad Bellum, Jus in Bello, and Jus post Bellum

- the moral status of combatants

- the principle of non-combatant immunity

- the nature of terrorism and the moral status of terrorists.

Each chapter concludes with a useful summary, discussion questions and suggestions for further reading, to aid student learning and revision. The Ethics of War and Peace is the ideal textbook for students studying philosophy, politics and international relations.

Item Type: Book
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BJ Ethics
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Arts and Humanities > School of Culture and Languages
Depositing User: Helen Frowe
Date Deposited: 27 Oct 2010 16:01 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:04 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/25971 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Frowe, Helen.

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