War Ethics: Theory, Practice, and Memoir
War Ethics: Theory, Practice, and Memoir by Brian Orend, published by Broadview Press on May 26, 2025, is a comprehensive collection of over ninety readings that delve into the ethics, law, morality, and justice surrounding armed conflict. This 528-page volume examines foundational theories of war ethics, including realism, pacifism, just war theory, and international law, while also addressing alternative perspectives from feminist thinkers and major world religions.
Readers will find a substantial section dedicated to contemporary issues such as cyberwar, artificial intelligence, terrorism, and the environmental impacts of war. The book also features first-person accounts from soldiers, civilians, and observers, highlighting the personal effects of conflict. Introductory discussions and summary articles by Brian Orend are woven throughout, culminating in an essay that explores new technologies and the future of warfare. This edition provides a thorough exploration of complex ethical dilemmas in the context of modern warfare.
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War Ethics: Theory, Practice and Memoir is an extraordinarily diverse collection of over ninety readings on the ethics, law, morality, and justice of armed conflict. Each of the foundational theories of war ethics–realism, pacifism, just war theory, and international law–is examined in depth, as are challenging alternative perspectives from feminist thinkers and the world’s major religions. A substantial section on contemporary issues covers topics ranging from cyberwar, A.I., terrorism, and drones to torture, war’s environmental impacts, and the rights of soldiers and veterans. Also included is an extensive collection of riveting first-person accounts from soldiers, civilians, and observers, which powerfully convey the personal impacts of war. Introductory discussions and summary articles from Brian Orend are integrated throughout the text, including a closing essay on new technologies and the future of war.
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