The Ethics of War: Shared Problems in Different Traditions

By Richard Sorabji and David Rodin

Book Overview

The Ethics of War traces how different cultures involved in present conflicts have addressed problems over the centuries. Distinguished authors reflect how the Greco-Roman world, Byzantium, the Christian just war tradition, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and the Geneva Conventions have addressed recurrent ethical issues of war. Cutting edge essays by prominent modern theorists address vital contemporary issues including asymmetric war, preventive war, human rights and humanitarian intervention.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0754654494
• ISBN13: 9780754654490
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"