Philosophy of War and Peace

by Jenny Teichman

Overview

This book considers historical and current events from the standpoint of moral philosophy. It describes: real wars and the ways in which they have or have not been fought according to principles of justice; terrorism, torture and the effects of scientific discoveries on the way war is conducted; peace movements and the influences of religion on the ideology surrounding warfare. The book criticises the ethical theories of analytical philosophers in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845400507
Publisher:	Imprint Academic
Publication date:	07/01/2006
Series:	St. Andrews Studies in Philosophy and Public Affairs
Pages:	250
Product dimensions:	5.31(w) x 8.27(h) x 1.70(d)

About the Author

Jenny Teichman is a Fellow of New Hall, Cambridge. She is the author of the highly successful" Philosophy: A Beginner's Guide, Second Edition" (Blackwell Publishers, 1995), and of numerous journal articles on a wide range of philosophical issues.

Editorial Reviews

"The fruit of a great deal of research."

The Scientific and Medical Network

"Lively discussion."

Political Studies Review - Eric Rovie

"An important and useful book."

Mary Midgley

‘An important and useful book.’ Mary Midgley"The fruit of a great deal of research." Scientific and Medical Network Review."Lively discussion." Eric Rovie, Political Studies Review.

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