Designed to Kill: The Case Against Weapons Research (Paperback, 2013 ed.)

The pilot-less drones, smart bombs and other high-tech weapons on display in recent conflicts are all the outcome of weapons research. However, the kind of scientific and technological endeavour has been around for a long time, producing not only the armaments of Nazi Germany and the atomic bombs dropped on Japan, but the catapults used in ancient Greece and Rome and the assault rifles used by child soldiers in Africa. In this book John Forge examines such weapons research and asks whether it is morally acceptable to undertake such an activity. He argues that it is in fact morally wrong to take part in weapons research as its primary purpose is to produce the means to harm others, and moreover he argues that all attempts to then justify participation in weapons research do not stand up to scrutiny. This book has wide appeal in fields of philosophy and related areas, as well to a more general audience who are puzzled about the rate at which new weapons are accumulated.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Research Ethics Forum, 1
Release date:	2015
First published:	2013
Authors:	John Forge
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	314
Edition:	2013 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-9400795242
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	9400795246
Barcode:	9789400795242

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