Just And Unjust Wars - Hardcover

Walzer, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0465037046 ISBN 13: 9780465037049

Publisher: Basic Books, 1977

Synopsis

A classic treatment of the morality of war written by one of our country’s leading philosophers, with a new introduction considering the wars in Bosnia and Kosovo. Just and Unjust Wars examines a variety of conflicts in order to understand exactly why, according to Walzer,“the argument about war and justice is still a political and moral necessity.” Walzer’s classic work draws on historical illustrations that range all the way from the Athenian attack on Melos to this morning’s headlines, and uses the testimony of participants—decision makers and victims alike—to examine the moral issues of warfare.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael Walzer is Professor of Social Science at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey, and the author of many widely heralded books, including Spheres of Justice, Exodus and Revolution, and The Company of Critics, all available from Basic Books. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

Review:

"A magnificent book, an honor to its writer... a book that makes for a return of civilised discussion of the question of the morality of war." New York Review of Books "A passionate defense of the old principle of non-combatant immunity... (He) is both thorough and persuasive in his exploration of a very intricate subject." Washington Post"

About this edition

• Publisher: Basic Books
• Publication date: 1977
• ISBN 10: 0465037046
• ISBN 13: 9780465037049
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 361