Title: Violence, terrorism, and justice /
Authors: Frey, R. G.; Morris, Christopher W.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press,
Year: 1991
Subjects: Terrorism Moral and ethical aspects Congresses.; National liberation movements Congresses.
Abstract: The essays in this volume by a group of moral and social thinkers define terrorism, discuss whether the assessment of terrorist violence should be based on its consequences (beneficial or otherwise), and explore what means may be used to combat those who use violence without justification.
Contents: Violence, terrorism, and justice / R.G. Frey and Christopher W. Morris -- What purposes can "international terrorism" serve? / Thomas C. Schelling -- Violent demonstrations / Annette C. Baier -- Terrorism, rights, and political goals / Virginia Held -- The political significance of terrorism / Loren E. Lomasky -- Terrorism and morality / Jan Narveson -- Which are the offers you can't refuse? / Onora O'Neill -- Making exceptions without abandoning the principle : or how a Kantian might think about terrorism / Thomas E. Hill, Jr. -- State and private; red and white / Alan Ryan -- State terrorism / Jonathan Glover -- Nuclear hostages / Gregory S. Kavka -- Rape as a terrorist institution / Claudia Card.