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Terrorism for Humanity: Inquiries in Political Philosophy
Ted Honderich
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Description for Terrorism for Humanity: Inquiries in Political Philosophy
Hardback. New edition of classic title on the morality of terrorism by renowned English radical philosopher. 'A masterful argument.' Times Literary Supplement Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431. Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition
This book raises important questions about the uses and ethics of political violence - questions that are all the more pertinent in the light of recent events and the 'war on terror'.
What can be said for and against terrorism and political violence? When is such terrorism right, if it ever is, and when is it wrong? Ted Honderich challenges the presuppositions, inconsistencies and prejudices of liberal-democratic thinking. He tackles such emotive subjects as the IRA, the PLO and the ANC, arguing the importance of understanding the justification for political violence in all manifestations.
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This book raises important questions about the uses and ethics of political violence - questions that are all the more pertinent in the light of recent events and the 'war on terror'.
What can be said for and against terrorism and political violence? When is such terrorism right, if it ever is, and when is it wrong? Ted Honderich challenges the presuppositions, inconsistencies and prejudices of liberal-democratic thinking. He tackles such emotive subjects as the IRA, the PLO and the ANC, arguing the importance of understanding the justification for political violence in all manifestations.
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Product Details
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Pluto Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745321349
SKU
KI20002127
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99-1
About Ted Honderich
Ted Honderich is Grote is Professor Emeritus at University College London and author of numerous books on philosophy including After the Terror (EUP, 2002), How Free Are You? (OUP, 2001), editor of The Philosophers (OUP, 2001) and Conservatism (Pluto, 2005).
Reviews for Terrorism for Humanity: Inquiries in Political Philosophy
'Clear, rational and continuously interesting'
New Statesman 'A masterful argument'
Times Literary Supplement 'Inherent interest and importance'
Times Higher Educational
New Statesman 'A masterful argument'
Times Literary Supplement 'Inherent interest and importance'
Times Higher Educational