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Just Warriors, Inc. - The Ethics of Privatized Force (Hardcover)
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Just Warriors, Inc. - The Ethics of Privatized Force (Hardcover)
Series: Think Now
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This is a philosophical exploration of the moral issues raised by
the use of private military contractors in war. The presence of
contractors on today's battlefields is without question one of the
most significant developments in modern warfare. While many
contractors perform relatively benign tasks on behalf of the
military, controversy rages around those contractors who offer
services that involve the use of armed force. The rise of the
private military industry raises some difficult issues. For
example, Jeremy Scahill, one of the industry's most vociferous
critics, questions whether the outsourcing of military force is not
'a subversion of the very existence of the nation-state and of
principles of sovereignty'. These questions are at essence
philosophical challenges to the existence of the private military
industry. In "Just Warriors, Inc.", philosopher and ethicist
Deane-Peter Baker argues that, contrary to popular assumptions, a
compelling moral and philosophical case can be made in favour of
the ongoing utilization of the services that these 'private
warriors' offer. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in
moving beyond the hyperbole and exploring in depth the real
questions that should be asked about the privatisation of military
force. "Think Now" is a new series of books which examines central
contemporary social and political issues from a philosophical
perspective. These books aim to be accessible, rather than overly
technical, bringing philosophical rigour to modern questions which
matter the most to us. Provocative yet engaging, the authors take a
stand on political and cultural themes of interest to any
intelligent reader.
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