Terrorism : a philosophical analysis / by J. Angelo Corlett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Corlett, J. Angelo, 1958-

Series:

Philosophical studies series ; v. 101.

Philosophical studies series ; v. 101

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism--Moral and ethical aspects.

Terrorism.

Political violence--Moral and ethical aspects.

Political violence.

Government, Resistance to--Moral and ethical aspects.

Government, Resistance to.

Secession--Moral and ethical aspects.

Secession.

Physical Description:

228 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Dordrecht ; Boston : Kluwer Academic Publishers, [2003]

Summary:

What "is" terrorism? Can it "ever" be the "rightthing" to do? Who is "really" responsible for terrorism? Shouldgovernments "never" negotiate with terrorists? And how canterrorism be stopped? "Terrorism: A" "Philosophical Analysis"is a unique book on terrorism that openly, rationally and passionatelydelves into what underlies terrorism, what in some cases justifies iton ethical grounds, and how terrorism might be dealt withsuccessfully. Rather than assuming from the start a particular pointof view about terrorism, this book uniquely engages the reader in aseries of critical discussions that unveil the ethical problemsunderlying terrorism. A must-read for everyone interested inunderstanding the depths of terrorism.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Is There a Moral Duty to Obey the Law? 10

Chapter 2. Confronting Political Authority Non-Violently 19

Chapter 3. Political Violence 47

Chapter 4. Secession 75

Chapter 5. Can Terrorism Ever Be Morally Justified? 112

Chapter 6. The Moral Status of Terrorism: Some Recent Cases 146

Chapter 7. Terrorism, Secession, and the United States: An Indigenous Perspective 171.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [199]-223) and index.

ISBN:

1402016948

OCLC:

53030926