A Theory of Truces [electronic resource] /
Eisikovits, Nir.author.
This book argues that understanding truces is crucial for our ability to wind down wars. We have paid too much attention to the idea of permanent peace, yet few conflicts end in this way. The book describes how truce makers think, which truces can be morally justified and provides a philosophical history of truce making in the Western tradition.
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Machine generated contents note: -- Introduction -- 1. A Theory of Truces -- 2. The Legitimacy of Truce Thinking -- 3. Truces in the Western Tradition -- 4. The Conceptual Neighborhood -- 5. Three Case Studies.
This book argues that understanding truces is crucial for our ability to wind down wars. We have paid too much attention to the idea of permanent peace, yet few conflicts end in this way. The book describes how truce makers think, which truces can be morally justified and provides a philosophical history of truce making in the Western tradition.
Political philosophy.
Social sciences-Philosophy.
Political theory.
Military history.
United States-History.
Peace.
Political Philosophy.
Social Philosophy.
Political Theory.
History of Military.
US History.
Peace Studies.