Ethics and Weapons of Mass Destruction: Religious and Secular Perspectives

Hardback

Main Details

Title Ethics and Weapons of Mass Destruction: Religious and Secular Perspectives
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Sohail H. Hashmi
Edited by Steven P. Lee
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:552
Dimensions(mm): Height 237,Width 159
Category/GenreEthics and moral philosophy
Social and political philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780521836715
ClassificationsDewey:172.422
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 3 Tables, unspecified; 2 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 19 July 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This volume offers a unique perspective on the discussion of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by broadening the terms of the debate to include both secular and religious investigations not normally considered. The volume contains a structured dialogue between representatives of the following ethical traditions: Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, feminism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, liberalism, natural law, pacifism, and realism. There are two introductory chapters on the technical aspects of WMD and international agreements for controlling WMD. A concluding essay compares the different ethical traditions. All the authors address the same set of moral issues and this creates a dialogue both within and across traditions. The debate structure is particularly useful and appealing for pedagogical purposes. The introductory essays on the technical and legal aspects of WMD could easily be used to introduce the subject to students.

Author Biography

Sohail H. Hashmi is Alumnae Foundation Associate Professor of International Relations at Mount Holyoke College. Steven P. Lee is Professor of Philosophy at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.