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Can War Be Justified?: A Debate
Can war be justified? Pacifists answer that it cannot; they oppose war and advocate for nonviolent alternatives to war. But defenders of just war theory argue that in some circumstances, when the effectiveness of nonviolence is limited, wars can be justified.
| Author(s) | By Andrew Fiala, Jennifer Kling. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 234 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Availability | POD |
Can war be justified? Pacifists answer that it cannot; they oppose war and advocate for nonviolent alternatives to war. But defenders of just war theory argue that in some circumstances, when the effectiveness of nonviolence is limited, wars can be justified.
Foreword: Can War Be Justified?David M. Barnes Opening Statements 1. War Cannot Be Justified Andrew Fiala 2. War Can Be Justified Jennifer Kling Round of Replies 3. Response to Kling Andrew Fiala 4. Response to Fiala Jennifer Kling
Andrew Fiala is Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Ethics Center at California State University, Fresno. His recent works include Seeking Common Ground: A Theist/Atheist Dialogue (with Peter Admirand, 2021), Nonviolence: A Quick Immersion, Transf
