The least of all possible evils : a short history of humanitarian violence
Weizman, Eyal2017
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The principle of the 'lesser evil', the acceptability of pursuing one exceptional course of action in order to prevent a greater injustice, has long been a cornerstone of Western ethical philosophy. Weizman explores its development in three key transformations of the problem, drawing on a wealth of research.
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Author:
Weizman, Eyal, author
Imprint:
London : Verso, 2017.
Collation:
viii, 196 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2011.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9781786632739 (pbk)
Dewey class:
341.584
LC class:
KZ6369
Language:
English
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BRN:
2035363
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