Philosophy 9/11 Thinking About the War on Terrorism
, by Shanahan, TimothyNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780812695823 | 0812695828
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 5/9/2005
Many of the most pressing questions raised by terrorism are philosophical in nature. This book explores the crucial ethical and theoretical issues, such as: What is "terrorism" and how is it different from other types of violence? Do recent terrorist attacks constitute a fundamentally "new" type of terrorism? How can a nation conduct a "just war" against terrorists? Is torture of terrorists during interrogation ever justified? Philosophers and terrorism experts answer these pressing moral and political questions with clarity and wisdom.