McMahan, Jeff

Killing in War

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ISBN 13:
9780199603572
author:
McMahan, Jeff
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
21.3 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
Genre:
Ethics & moral philosophy
Condition:
New
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£26.15

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Killing in War by Jeff McMahan explores the morality of killing people in different contexts. The author argues that conditions in war do not justify more permissive moral standards, and that justifications for killing are consistent across various situations. McMahan's views challenge traditional theories of just war and common sense perspectives on morality. He contends that fighting in an unjust war is morally wrong because it lacks a just cause. This radical perspective offers a unique analysis of the complex issues surrounding war and morality. By examining the moral implications of killing in war, McMahan provides a thought-provoking exploration of ethics and philosophy.

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