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Overview
What is terrorism? Can it ever be the right thing to do? Who is really responsible for terrorism? Should governments never negotiate with terrorists? And how can terrorism be stopped? Terrorism: A Philosophical Analysis is a unique book on terrorism that openly, rationally and passionately delves into what underlies terrorism, what in some cases justifies it on ethical grounds, and how terrorism might be dealt with successfully. Rather than assuming from the start a particular point of view about terrorism, this book uniquely engages the reader in a series of critical discussions that unveil the ethical problems underlying terrorism. A must-read for everyone interested in understanding the depths of terrorism.Synopsis
Corlett (San Diego State U., California) investigates such questions as precisely what the difference is between terrorism and secession, whether they can ever be morally justified, what the difference is between a truly terrorist act and one that seems like one but is not, what makes an act terrorist as opposed to the mere hijacking and bombing of an airliner, and whether the distinction matters. His conclusion is that the kind of motive or purpose distinguishes terrorism from terrorist-like criminal behavior, and that they should be punished differently. Some of the chapters have been published separately. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR