Morality and the Bomb (e-bog) af Fisher, David
Fisher, David (forfatter)

Morality and the Bomb e-bog

273,24 DKK (inkl. moms 341,55 DKK)
Originally published in 1985, this book surveys how NATO policy sought to come to terms with the revolution in thinking about war which was brought about by the advent of nuclear weapons. It also examines the logic of deterrence. The book assesses the ethical issues involved, using as a framework the tradition of the idea of the Just War. A detailed modern version of the theory is elaborated an...
E-bog 273,24 DKK
Forfattere Fisher, David (forfatter)
Forlag Routledge
Udgivet 20 juli 2020
Længde 142 sider
Genrer HPQ
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781000047523
Originally published in 1985, this book surveys how NATO policy sought to come to terms with the revolution in thinking about war which was brought about by the advent of nuclear weapons. It also examines the logic of deterrence. The book assesses the ethical issues involved, using as a framework the tradition of the idea of the Just War. A detailed modern version of the theory is elaborated and defended from an ethical viewpoint that gives due weight both to the mental states of the agent and to the consequences of his agency. The principle of non-combatant immunity is also examined for its clear relevance to the debate. Further considerations involve the effectiveness of deterrence and its morality, and the question whether deterrence can be effective even if its use is prohibited. The book also discusses the implications of various possible changes in NATO policy.