Torture has recently been the subject of some sensational headlines. As a result, there has been a huge surge in interest in the ethical implications of this contentious issue.
The Ethics of Torture offers the first complete introduction to the philosophical debates surrounding torture. The book asks key questions in light of recent events such as the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib. What makes torture morally reprehensible? Are there any conditions under which torture is acceptable? What is it like to be tortured, and why do people engage in torture?
The authors argue that the force of the most common arguments for torture (like the ticking-bomb argument) are significantly overestimated, while the wrongness of torture has been significantly underestimated-even by those who argue against it.
This is the ideal introduction to the ethics of torture for students of moral philosophy or political theory. It also constitutes a significant contribution to the torture debate in its own right, presenting a unique approach to investigating this dark practice.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
J. Jeremy Wisnewski is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Hartwick College, USA and Editor of Review Journal of Political Philosophy. His publications include Wittgenstein and Ethical Inquiry (Continuum, 2007), The Politics of Agency (Ashgate, 2008), Family Guy and Philosophy (Blackwell, 2007) and The Office and Philosophy (Blackwell, 2008).
R.D. Emerick is Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences, Palomar College, San Marcos, USA."About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
US$ 3.00
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new0826498906
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 176 1st Edition. Seller Inventory # 26986060
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0826498906
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0826498906
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon0826498906
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 176. Seller Inventory # 7910419
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New Original US Edition.We Ship to PO BOX Address also. EXPEDITED shipping option also available for faster delivery.This item may ship from the US or other locations in India depending on your location and availability. Seller Inventory # ABTR-32637
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New Original US Edition. Customer service! Satisfaction Guaranteed. This item may ship from the US or our Overseas warehouse depending on your location and stock availability. We Ship to PO BOX Location also. Seller Inventory # ABRR-32637
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # FV-9780826498908
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 9780826498908