Terrorism: The Philosophical Issues

By: Igor Primoratz

Book Overview

The first comprehensive discussion of all the main philosophical issues raised by terrorism against the background of its past and recent developments. Prominent philosophers discuss definitions of terrorism, various approaches to its moral evaluation, and the contentious subject of state terrorism. Also included are four case studies, showing how the concepts and arguments philosophers deploy in discussing violence, war and terrorism apply to particular instances of both insurgent and state terrorism, ranging from World War II to September 11, 2001.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403918171
• ISBN13: 9781403918178
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 215 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"