The Just War: An American Reflection on the Morality of War in Our Time

by Peter S. Temes

A critical history of Just War thinking, beginning with ancient epics and extending through American responses to the terrorist attacks of September 11. Mr. Temes's book proposes a radically new vision, one that respects the received tradition but takes account of the moral experience of the world today.

Genres: History

240 pages, Paperback

First published August 12, 2003

Reviews

[Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peter Temes carefully examines diverse traditions of Just War thinking and adds thoughtful commentary and updates, outlining his best, and very sensible, ideas about what Just War doctrine looks like in the twenty-first century.