Anthony F. Jr. Lang
Just War
- ISBN 13:
- 9781589019966
- author:
- Anthony F. Jr. Lang
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Georgetown University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 15.3 x 23 x 2.4 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The just war tradition plays a central role in international relations, influencing debates about war and peace. However, its authority as a source of moral guidance for modern statecraft has not been thoroughly questioned by scholars. This collection brings together prominent writers to reassess the authority issue at the heart of just war theory. Authority is crucial in two key senses: it shapes the ethical debate about the justice or injustice of war, and it determines who has the legitimate authority to declare and prosecute war. Traditionally, this authority was held by sovereign states, but non-state and supra-state claims have gained prominence in recent years as international relations have become increasingly complex. The chapters in this collection offer a compelling analysis of the authority issue's significance in contemporary global politics, exploring its implications for how we think about war and its role in shaping our understanding of justice and morality.
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