Just War Thinkers: From Cicero to the 21st Century

Cian O'Driscoll, Daniel Brunstetter

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    Abstract

    This volume offers a set of concise and accessible introductions to the seminal figures in the historical development of the just war tradition. In what, if any, circumstances are political communities justified in going to war? And what limits should apply to the conduct of any such war? The just war tradition is a body of thought that helps us think through these very questions. Its core ideas have been subject to fierce debate for over 2,000 years. Yet they continue to play a prominent role in how political and military leaders address the challenges posed by the use of force in international society. Until now there has been no text that offers concise and accessible introductions to the key figures associated with the tradition. Stepping into this breach, Just War Thinkers provides a set of clear but detailed essays by leading experts on nineteen seminal thinkers, from Cicero to Jeff McMahan. This volume challenges the reader to think about how traditions are constitutedwho is included and excluded, and how that is determinedand how they serve to enable, constrain, and indeed channel subsequent thought, debate, and exchange. This book will be of much interest to students of just war tradition and theory, ethics and war, philosophy, security studies and IR.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationLondon
    PublisherRoutledge
    Number of pages282
    Volume16
    Edition1st
    ISBN (Print)9781138122482
    Publication statusPublished - 2018

    Publication series

    NameWar, Conflict and Ethics

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