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Ethics of War and Peace, The: An Introduction to Legal and Moral Issues, 2/E
Paul Christopher

ISBN-10: 0137862784
ISBN-13: 9780137862788

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 1999
Format: Paper; 259 pp
Status: Out of Print

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Designed as a starting point for debate and discussion, this classic introduction to the ethics of war and peace explores in depth the legal and moral issues of when and how to use force to achieve political objectives. A detailed overview and critical, philosophical analysis — written by a professional soldier with over 25 years of commissioned service including 10 years as a professor of ethics at West Point — it surveys the historical development of just war reasoning, its incorporation into the international laws concerning when and how to wage war, and the specific shortcomings with existing laws and practices concerning the conduct of modern-day hostilities.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

  • NEW - Features a unique chapter on the use of force by the United Nations. Pg.___

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

  • NEW - Explores the often-conflicting moral and legal obligations that officers and soldiers have when ordered to fight in wars they believe to be unjust. Pg.___

    • Addresses the question “When can a soldier — or officer — be considered a conscientious objector?” Pg.___

    • Raises issues of loyalty-to-nation and moral autonomy. Pg.___

  • NEW - Contains many recent examples — e.g., Gulf War, interventions in Bosnia, Haiti, Somalia. Pg.___
  • Uses a building block approach in which historical discussions in earlier sections provide a basis for later ethical analysis and argument. Pg.___
  • Covers the moral principles that underlie the laws of war and argues for a particular set of moral boundaries governing the use of force. Pg.___
  • Recognizes important moral and legal disparities. Pg.___
  • Examines certain problematic aspects of the international laws of war and the just war tradition — e.g., obedience to superior orders, military necessity and reprisals. Pg.___

    • Compares various ways experts have attempted to address these difficulties and struggled with solving them themselves. Pg.___

  • Shows that although many international laws currently in force are outdated (e.g., those prohibiting the use of barbed spears and glass bullets), the just war principles on which they are based can be used to formulate new laws more suitable to modern tactics and technology (e.g., flamethrowers and nerve agents). Pg.___
  • Highlights the influence of the Christian religion (both positive and negative) on the development of both the just war tradition and existing international law. Pg.___
  • Features discussion questions that encourage students to apply concepts and to think critically. Pg.___

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

  • Features a unique chapter on the use of force by the United Nations. Pg.___

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

  • Explores the often-conflicting moral and legal obligations that officers and soldiers have when ordered to fight in wars they believe to be unjust. Pg.___

    • Addresses the question “When can a soldier — or officer — be considered a conscientious objector?” Pg.___

    • Raises issues of loyalty-to-nation and moral autonomy. Pg.___

  • Contains many recent examples — e.g., Gulf War, interventions in Bosnia, Haiti, Somalia. Pg.___

I. THE JUST WAR TRADITION.

 1. Just War in Antiquity.

 2. Christianity and the Just War Tradition.

 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.

 8. The Enemy: Cold—blooded Killers, or Comrades in Arms?

III. MORAL ISSUES IN WAR.

 9. The Responsibility for War Crimes.

10. Military Necessity.

11. Reprisals.

12. Humanitarian Intervention.

13. Unjust Wars and Professional Obligations.

14. Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons.

Glossary.

Selected Bibliography.

Index.

    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.

  • 0130923834Ethics of War and Peace, The: An Introduction to Legal and Moral Issues, 3/E
    Christopher
    © 2004 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 288 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0130923834 | ISBN-13: 9780130923837
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