Waging War: A Philosophical Introduction - Softcover

Clark, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198277598 ISBN 13: 9780198277590

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1991

Synopsis

What is war, and how should it be waged? Are there restraints on its conduct? What can philosophers contribute to the study of warfare? This book argues that an important relationship exists between the concept of war and notions about its proper conduct, and that the practice of war requires a sound philosophical understanding of its nature. Offering a fascinating synthesis between philosophy, history of warfare, political theory, and contemporary strategy, Clark describes how the ideas which are central to the nature of war have developed in the context of changing social, political, and technological environments.

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Review

"A sober and thoughtful overview of the subject of the moral dimension of warfare. Could serve as a good introductory text."--David Sprinteen, C.W. Post/Long Island University

"A subtle, often penetrating, analysis of how philosophy and practice of war might be integrated....Offers an excellent discussion of the concept of war and the merging of just and limited war theories. Highly recommended for moral philosophy and war collections."--Choice

"Ian Clark has the happy attribute, rare in many academics, of being able to write simply without over simplifying the issues. Altogether this book forms a sensible introduction to a difficult area."--The Army Quarterly and Defense Journal

"An admirably clear and comprehensive guide to the 'multiplicity of complex issues that attend warfare.'"--Survival

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198277598
• ISBN 13: 9780198277590
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160