Torture, Terror, and Trade-Offs: Philosophy for the White House

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Ethical dilemmas in post-9/11 security policies.

If you're concerned about how societies should balance security with human rights in the face of terrorism, Waldron's collection is indispensable. He navigates the complex terrain of moral and ethical decision-making with a clarity that connects philosophical reasoning with real-world implications. His insights will deepen your understanding of the laws and decisions that shape our responses to national security threats, making this book a powerful read for anyone interested in politics, law, or ethics.

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ISBN: 9780199652020
Authors: Jeremy Waldron
Date of Publication: 2012-03-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Law, Philosophy, Politics
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Jeremy Waldron has been a challenging and influential voice in the moral, political and legal debates surrounding the response to terrorism since 9/11. His contributions have spanned the major controversies of the War on Terror including the morality and legality of torture, whether security can be 'balanced' with liberty, and the relationship between public safety and individual rights. He has also tackled underlying questions essential to understanding the practical debates - including what terrorism is, and what a right to security would entail. This volume collects all Waldron's work on these issues, including six published essays and two previously unpublished essays. It also includes a new introduction in which Waldron presents an overview of his contribution, and looks at the problems currently facing the Obama administration and the UK Government in dealing with the legacy of the Bush White House. The volume will be essential reading for all those engaged with contemporary politics, security law, and the continuing struggle for an ethical response to terrorism.
 

Ethical dilemmas in post-9/11 security policies.

If you're concerned about how societies should balance security with human rights in the face of terrorism, Waldron's collection is indispensable. He navigates the complex terrain of moral and ethical decision-making with a clarity that connects philosophical reasoning with real-world implications. His insights will deepen your understanding of the laws and decisions that shape our responses to national security threats, making this book a powerful read for anyone interested in politics, law, or ethics.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.