War in the Twentieth Century: Sources in Theological Ethics (Library of Theological Ethics) - Softcover

 
9780664253233: War in the Twentieth Century: Sources in Theological Ethics (Library of Theological Ethics)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0664253237 ISBN 13: 9780664253233
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 1992

Synopsis

This anthology by Christian ethicists and ecclesial groups is concerned with the justice of war in the twentieth century. Included are writings from Pope Pius XII, the Niebuhrs, the Calhoun Commission, John Ford, Elizabeth Anscombe, Paul Ramsey, Ralph Potter, the U.S. Catholic bishops, and the U.S. Methodist bishops. These authors, whose ideas reflect diverse trends in Roman Catholic and Protestant ethics, have sought to sharpen our moral literacy about the ethics of war and address ethical issues relevant to modern warfare--obliteration bombing, selective conscientious objection, and nuclear deterrence.

The Library of Theological Ethics series focuses on what it means to think theologically and ethically. It presents a selection of important and otherwise unavailable texts in easily accessible form. Volumes in this series will enable sustained dialogue with predecessors though reflection on classic works in the field.

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About the Author

Richard B. Miller is Director of the Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions and Professor of Religious Studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He is the author of several books and essays.

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Publisher
Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date
1992
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0664253237
ISBN 13 
9780664253233
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
488
Editor
Miller Richard B.