Violence
Subtitle: a philosophical anthology
By: edited by, Vittorio Bufacchi.
Contributors: Bufacchi, Vittorio, 1957-
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Basingstoke
Language: eng
Number of pages: 380
ISBN-13: 9780230537705; 9780230537712
Subjects: Violence -- Philosophy; Violence
Description: Violence holds considerable philosophical interest, especially today, and yet this concept has not been given sufficient attention by contemporary philosophers. This is the first anthology of philosophical essays on the nature and justifiability of violence. The essays in this volume, taken from the last 100 years, explore a range of philosophical issues pertaining to violence. Three basic questions are scrutinized: 'What is violence?', 'Is violence always wrong?', and 'Can violence be justified?'. Students and Philosophers in political and moral philosophy, but also political theorists, political scientists, and political sociologists, will find this an important and valuable contribution. -- Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.