The least of all possible evils : humanitarian violence from Arendt to Gaza

The least of all possible evils : humanitarian violence from Arendt to Gaza / Eyal Weizman

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. From its roots in classical ethics and Christian theology, to Hannah Arendt's exploration of the w...

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Main Authors:Weizman, Eyal (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published:London [u.a. ] : Verso, 2011
Edition:1. publ
Subjects:
Political ethics
Political violence > Moral and ethical aspects
Multinational armed forces > Moral and ethical aspects
International relations > Moral and ethical aspects
Humanitarian intervention > Moral and ethical aspects
Online Access:Autorenbiografie
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2013 0517 01
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