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Barbarity and Strategy
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Long, Graham |
| Copyright Year | 2016 |
| Description | This chapter argues that whether barbarity can ever be considered as a form of strategy or policy in warfare and, if so, whether it can ever be morally justified. It talks about the nature of barbarity, and the way that it is reflected in the moral rules of war, by making a distinction amongst acts of barbarity. The chapter concerns some hard cases and difficulties for the condemnation of barbarity. It considers the objection that barbarity can be used in emergencies as a last resort. The chapter also argues that strategic barbarity needs to be taken especially seriously because it exists beyond, rather than within, the presence of the rules of war. It investigates one such set of questions, concerning potential justifications for barbarity as policy, and explains why we should expect persistent and potentially irresolvable disagreement over when barbarity can be justified.This chapter argues that whether barbarity can ever be considered as a form of strategy or policy in warfare and, if so, whether it can ever be morally justified. It talks about the nature of barbarity, and the way that it is reflected in the moral rules of war, by making a distinction amongst acts of barbarity. The chapter concerns some hard cases and difficulties for the condemnation of barbarity. It considers the objection that barbarity can be used in emergencies as a last resort. The chapter also argues that strategic barbarity needs to be taken especially seriously because it exists beyond, rather than within, the presence of the rules of war. It investigates one such set of questions, concerning potential justifications for barbarity as policy, and explains why we should expect persistent and potentially irresolvable disagreement over when barbarity can be justified. Book Name: Warrior's Dishonour |
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| Ending Page | 126 |
| Page Count | 14 |
| Starting Page | 113 |
| DOI | 10.4324/9781315547640-7 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2016-02-17 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Book Name: Warrior's Dishonour Philosophy Policy Strategic Morally Chapter Also Argues Justified Barbarity Rules of War |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |
