How Terrorism Is Wrong: Morality and Political Violence

by Virginia Held

Book Overview

What is terrorism? How is it different from other kinds of political violence? Why exactly is it wrong? Why is war often thought capable of being justified? On what grounds should we judge when the use of violence is morally acceptable? It is often thought that using violence to uphold and enforce the rule of law can be justified, that violence used in self-defense is acceptable, and that some liberation movements can be excused for using violence--but...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199778531
• ISBN13: 9780199778539
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"