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Can War Be Justified? - A Debate (Paperback)
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Can War Be Justified? - A Debate (Paperback)
Series: Little Debates about Big Questions
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Can war be justified? Pacifists answer that it cannot; they oppose
war and advocate for nonviolent alternatives to war. But defenders
of just war theory argue that in some circumstances, when the
effectiveness of nonviolence is limited, wars can be justified. In
this book, two philosophers debate this question, drawing on
contemporary scholarship and new developments in thinking about
pacifism and just war theory. Andrew Fiala defends the pacifist
position, while Jennifer Kling defends just war traditions. Fiala
argues that pacifism follows from the awful reality of war and the
nonviolent goal of building a more just and peaceful world. Kling
argues that war is sometimes justified when it is a last-ditch,
necessary effort to defend people and their communities from utter
destruction and death. Pulling from global traditions and
histories, their debate will captivate anyone who has wondered or
worried about the morality of political violence and military
force. Topics discussed include ethical questions of self-defense
and other-defense, the great analogy between individuals and
states, evolving technologies and methods of warfighting, moral
injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, broader political and
communal issues, and the problem of regional security in a
globalizing world. The authors consider cultural and religious
issues as well as the fundamental question of moral obligation in a
world saturated in military conflict. The book was written in the
aftermath of the war on terrorism and includes reflection on
lessons learned from the past decades of war, as well as hopes for
the future in light of emerging threats in Europe and elsewhere.
The book is organized in a user-friendly fashion. Each author
presents a self-contained argument, which is followed by a series
of responses, replies, and counter-arguments. Throughout, the
authors model civil discourse by emphasizing points of agreement
and remaining areas of disagreement. The book includes
reader-friendly summaries, a glossary of key concepts, and
suggestions for further study. All of this will help students and
scholars follow the authors' dialogue so they may develop their own
answer to the question of whether war can be justified. Key
Features Summarizes the debate between pacifism and just war theory
Considers historical and traditional sources as well as
contemporary scholarship and applications Models philosophical
dialogue and civil discourse, while seeking common ground Discusses
issues of concern in contemporary warfighting and peacemaking,
while offering an analysis of the war on terrorism
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