The ethics of war
By: Nicola Barber, Patience Coster
Contributors: Coster, Patience
Series: Both sides of the story
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 2012
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781445109961
Subjects: War; Juvenile literature; Moral and ethical aspects
Description: Is it ever right to go to war? What is a 'just war'? Where should the moral line be drawn in an armed conflict? People have been fighting each other, and discussing the rights and wrongs of warfare, since the beginning of human history. It's time to consider Both SIdes of the Story.
Notes: Key Stage 3.
Table of contents: title: What is war?; title: The ethical arguments; title: The history of war ethics; title: Can war be justified?; title: Lawful authority; title: Humanitarian intervention; title: With good intention?; title: A last resort?; title: A good chance of success; title: Waging war; title: Pre-emptive strikes; title: Proportionality; title: Weapons; title: War and religion; title: Holy wars; title: Pacifism; title: Non-violence; title: Aftermath; title: War crimes.