Philosophy 9/11: Thinking About the War on Terrorism

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Many of the most pressing questions raised by terrorism are philosophical in nature. This book explores the crucial ethical and theoretical issues, such as: What is "terrorism" and how is it different from other types of violence Do recent terrorist attacks constitute a fundamentally "new" type of terrorism How can a nation conduct a "just war" against terrorists Is torture of terrorists during interrogation ever justified Philosophers and terrorism experts answer these pressing moral and political questions with clarity and wisdom.