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Understanding Torture
J. Jeremy Wisnewski
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Description for Understanding Torture
Hardback. Understanding Torture surveys the massive literature surrounding torture, arguing that, once properly understood, there can be no defense of torture in any circumstances. Series: Contemporary Ethical Debates. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
Despite Victor Hugo's proclamation (in the 19th-century) that torture no longer exists, we find it in virtually every corner of the world - even now, even in those nations that claim to be paradigms of civility. In this important new book, J. Jeremy Wisnewski examines and explains the moral dimensions of this perennial practice, paying careful attention to what lessons torture can teach us about our own moral psychology. Why is it that torture still exists in a world where it is routinely regarded as immoral? Is it possible to eliminate torture, and if so, how? What exactly does it ... Read more
Despite Victor Hugo's proclamation (in the 19th-century) that torture no longer exists, we find it in virtually every corner of the world - even now, even in those nations that claim to be paradigms of civility. In this important new book, J. Jeremy Wisnewski examines and explains the moral dimensions of this perennial practice, paying careful attention to what lessons torture can teach us about our own moral psychology. Why is it that torture still exists in a world where it is routinely regarded as immoral? Is it possible to eliminate torture, and if so, how? What exactly does it ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Series
Contemporary Ethical Debates
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748635375
SKU
V9780748635375
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About J. Jeremy Wisnewski
J. Jeremy Wisnewski is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Hartwick College, New York.
Reviews for Understanding Torture
Wisnewski has written a wonderful book to serve as a basis for seminar discussions. The level of detailed discussion of standard arguments and the richness of the references and substantial quotations make this an ideal primer; and the impassioned, principled stance combined with a clear intent to be fair minded about the reach of arguments makes it a great example ... Read more