Catholic realism, and the abolition of war
By: David Carroll Cochran
Publisher: Orbis Books
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Maryknoll
Language: eng
Number of pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9781626980747; 9781626980587
Subjects: Moral and ethical aspects; Just war doctrine; Violence; Catholic Church; Pacifism; War
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-236) and index.
Table of contents: title: The argument in brief; title: Christianity, the just war, and pacifism; title: The domestic parallel; title: Contemporary Catholic doctrine; title: The neoconservative backlash; title: Killing the innocent: civilians; title: Killing the innocent: soldiers; title: Policing, war, and force; title: Lawlessness, disorder, and dehumanization; title: Lies and illusions; title: War as an institution; title: Trial by ordeal and combat; title: The duel; title: Slavery; title: Lynching; title: Realism and moral progress; title: The path to abolition; title: Global political authority; title: Democracy, the rule of law, and nonviolence; title: Development, trade, and international integration; title: Conflict resolution and peacekeeping; title: A last word: terrorism.