Ethics And The Gulf War: Religion, Rhetoric, And Righteousness / Edition 1

by Kenneth L. Vaux

Overview

This book elucidates the great just war traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, evaluating the key events of the war in light of the religious rhetoric. It is fascinating for scholars and laypersons coming to this subject from almost any area of interest.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367152673
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/07/2020
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface — An Introduction to Just War Ethics — War Chronicle: The Ethics of the War over Kuwait — War Ethics in Israel: Biblical and Modern Perspectives — Islam, Jihad, and Iraq's Holy War — Christian Traditions of Pacifism and Just War — Secular Just War Theory — Justice, Peace, and the Future of War — Afterword