The good kill : just war and moral injury /

'The Good Kill' examines killing in war in its moral and normative dimension. It argues against the commonplace belief, often tacitly held if not consciously asserted, among academics, the general public, and even military professionals, that killing, including in a justified war, is alway...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
LiVecche, Marc
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, New York : Oxford University Press, [2021]
Zusammenfassung:
'The Good Kill' examines killing in war in its moral and normative dimension. It argues against the commonplace belief, often tacitly held if not consciously asserted, among academics, the general public, and even military professionals, that killing, including in a justified war, is always morally wrong even when necessary.
Umfang:
1 online resource (260 pages).
Anmerkungen:
Also issued in print: 2021.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-751582-7
0-19-751583-5
Schlagworte:
Just war doctrine.
War (Philosophy)
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