Civics, Political Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Applied - General & Miscellaneous

Politics and Morality

Name: Politics and Morality
Author: Igor Primoratz
ISBN: 9780230019652

by Igor Primoratz

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Overview

A timely contribution from prominent philosophers to the public debate about morality and politics, exploring the fundamental problem of their relation and a string of specific issues. Is political morality more permissive of deception, manipulation and violence? Is there room for morality in international relations? Is patriotism a virtue? What are the moral costs of policies that keep out most of those seeking immigration or asylum? May we use torture in the 'war on terror'? What are the moral hazards of military obedience?

Synopsis

Prominent philosophers discuss the relation between politics and morality and a string of pressing issues arising in their intersection.

About the Author, Igor Primoratz

IGOR PRIMORATZ is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Principal Research Fellow, Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics, University of Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of Justifying Legal Punishment and Ethics and Sex, editor of Human Sexuality, Patriotism and Terrorism: The Philosophical Issues, and co-editor of Identity, Self-Determination and Secession.