Just and Unjust Wars: A Moral

Walzer, Michael

ISBN 10: 0465037054 / ISBN 13: 9780465037056

Published by Basic Books, 2000

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Synopsis:

This classic work examines the issues surrounding military theory, war crimes, and the spoils of war from the Athenian attack on Melos to the My Lai massacre.. A revised and updated classic treatment of the morality of war written by one of our country's leading philosophers. Just and Unjust Wars examines a variety of conflicts in order to understand exactly why, according to Walzer, "the argument about war and justice is still a political and moral necessity." Walzer's classic work draws on historical illustrations that range all the way from the Athenian attack on Melos to this morning's headlines, and uses the testimony of participants-decision makers and victims alike-to examine the moral issues of warfare.

Review: "A magnificent book, an honor to its writer... a book that makes for a return of civilised discussion of the question of the morality of war." New York Review of Books "A passionate defense of the old principle of non-combatant immunity... (He) is both thorough and persuasive in his exploration of a very intricate subject." Washington Post"

Bibliographic Details

Title: Just and Unjust Wars: A Moral
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 3rd Edition