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Understanding Torture de J Jeremy Wisnewski

Understanding Torture

Autor J Jeremy Wisnewski
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 13 sep 2010
It would be misleading to say one will 'enjoy' reading this book, given the grimness of the topic. However, what one can enjoy is the astonishing accessibility of the writing as Wisnewski sets out the best and most systematic arguments I have read against torture. One does indeed understand torture, in all of its dimensions, far better after confronting this truly valuable book.
Sanford Levinson, editor of Torture: A Collection
Contemporary Ethical Debates
General Editor: Brenda Almond, Emeritus Professor of Moral and Social Philosophy, University of Hull
Understanding Torture surveys the massive literature surrounding torture, arguing that, once properly understood, there can be no defence of torture in any circumstances. By exploring the history, psychology, and politics of torture-as well as the current philosophical defences of it-Wisnewski provides a comprehensive account of why torture ought to be categorically rejected
. J. Jeremy Wisnewski is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Hartwick College. He is the author of numerous books and articles in moral philosophy, phenomenology, and the philosophy of social science
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780748635382
ISBN-10: 0748635386
Pagini: 288
Dimensiuni: 156 x 235 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.44 kg
Editura: EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS

Cuprins

Acknowledgments; 1. The Persistence of Torture: An Affliction That Won't Go Away; 2. The History of Torture: A Sketch; 3. The Wrongness of Torture: Identifying Torture's Unique Despicability; 4. How Torture Unmakes Worlds; 5. Thinking Through Torture's Temptations, Part One: Arguments for Torture; 6. Thinking Through Torture's Temptations, Part Two: Arguments Against Torture; 7. The Psychology of Torture; 8. The Politics of Torture: Orwellian Themes in the Bush League; 9. Hope Amid Pessimism: Concluding Reflections on Ending Torture; Bibliography; Useful Websites; Index.

Notă biografică

J. Jeremy Wisnewski is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Hartwick College, New York.

Recenzii

Wisnewski has written a wonderful book to serve as a basis for seminar discussions. The level of detailed discussion of standard arguments and the richness of the references and substantial quotations make this an ideal primer; and the impassioned, principled stance combined with a clear intent to be fair minded about the reach of arguments makes it a great example to students. Those minded to agree or disagree will have received plenty of material to help them form and refine their positions and arguments. -- Brian Feltham, University of Reading Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews Wisnewski has written a wonderful book to serve as a basis for seminar discussions. The level of detailed discussion of standard arguments and the richness of the references and substantial quotations make this an ideal primer; and the impassioned, principled stance combined with a clear intent to be fair minded about the reach of arguments makes it a great example to students. Those minded to agree or disagree will have received plenty of material to help them form and refine their positions and arguments.