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The Ethics of Armed Conflict
John W. Lango
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Description for The Ethics of Armed Conflict
Hardcover. Just war theory exists to stop armies and countries from using armed force without good cause. But how can we judge whether a war is just? The author adopts a cosmopolitan approach to argue that the more traditional state-centric just war theory should be both globalised and democratised. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 520.
This book develops a set of cosmopolitan just war principles for all forms of armed conflict. Just war theory exists to stop armies and countries from using armed force without good cause. But how can we judge whether a war is just? John Lango adopts a cosmopolitan approach to argue that the more traditional state-centric just war theory should be both globalised and democratised. From this foundation, he formulates a set of morally absolute principles. He shows how these can be applied to all forms of armed conflict, however large or small: from interstate wars to UN peacekeeping missions, and ... Read more
This book develops a set of cosmopolitan just war principles for all forms of armed conflict. Just war theory exists to stop armies and countries from using armed force without good cause. But how can we judge whether a war is just? John Lango adopts a cosmopolitan approach to argue that the more traditional state-centric just war theory should be both globalised and democratised. From this foundation, he formulates a set of morally absolute principles. He shows how these can be applied to all forms of armed conflict, however large or small: from interstate wars to UN peacekeeping missions, and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748645756
SKU
V9780748645756
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About John W. Lango
John W. Lango is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Hunter College of the City University of New York.
Reviews for The Ethics of Armed Conflict
'Lango's book is a well-written, important, unique contribution to just war theory, with many more merits than any brief review can consider. It rewards patience on the part of readers who would like a more linear and practically committed presentation.' -Peter Tramel, Fort Hays State University, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews.