The Ethics of War
| Author | : Richard Sorabji |
| Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
| Total Pages | : 270 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0754654494 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780754654490 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (490 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Ethics of War by : Richard Sorabji
Download or read book The Ethics of War written by Richard Sorabji and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ethics of War traces how different cultures involved in present conflicts have addressed problems over the centuries. Distinguished authors reflect how the Greco-Roman world, Byzantium, the Christian just war tradition, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and the Geneva Conventions have addressed recurrent ethical issues of war. Cutting edge essays by prominent modern theorists address vital contemporary issues including asymmetric war, preventive war, human rights and humanitarian intervention.
