
Morality and the Bomb
An Ethical Assessment of Nuclear Deterrence
David Fisher(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 1. June 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
146 pages
978-0-367-46626-8 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1985, this book surveys how NATO policy sought to come to terms with the revolution in thinking about war which was brought about by the advent of nuclear weapons. It also examines the logic of deterrence. The book assesses the ethical issues involved, using as a framework the tradition of the idea of the Just War. A detailed modern version of the theory is elaborated and defended from an ethical viewpoint that gives due weight both to the mental states of the agent and to the consequences of his agency. The principle of non-combatant immunity is also examined for its clear relevance to the debate. Further considerations involve the effectiveness of deterrence and its morality, and the question whether deterrence can be effective even if its use is prohibited. The book also discusses the implications of various possible changes in NATO policy.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
237 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-46626-8 (9780367466268)
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Person
David Fisher
Content
1. Deterrence 2. The Just War Tradition I 3. The Just War Tradition II 4. Just War and Nuclear Weapons: A Preliminary Assessment 5. Alternatives to Deterrence 6. Deterrence and Intentions 7. Deterrence and Use: The Just War Theory Reapplied 8. Some Policy Implications of the Moral Argument 9. Conclusions and a Vision for the Future.