NUCLEAR WAR
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Nuclear war is the most urgent moral, political and social issue of our age. The survival of the entire biosphere is at stake. The momentum of the nuclear arms race is sustained by serious forms of conceptual confusion and distorted thinking which philosophers are well-equipped to expose. This collection undertakes the task of analyzing and breaking down some of the barriers to clear thinking and ultimately to peace – the only truly secure route to our survival as a species.
Written in straightforward, accessible language, the collection comprises sections on Nuclear Delusions, the individual and the State, the Environment, Conceptual and Psychological Dilemmas, and the Pursuit of Peace. The contributors, many of whom are among North America's foremost philosophers, include Richard Wasserstrom, Kai Nielsen, Jan Narveson, Alison Jaggar, John Somerville, Michael Bayles, and others, both Canadian and American. The articles, most of which appear for the first time, are accompanied by brief commentaries designed to stimulate further reflection and discussion. The volume also contains an editor's introduction and a bibliography.
In addressing a broad spectrum of concerns, Nuclear War: Philosophical Perspectives answers to the need for a timely, articulated and thoroughgoing treatment of fundamental philosophical issues underlying the arms race.
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«...splendid and lively volume so conscientiously put together...There is not an article that is tedious, overbearing or doctrinaire. The sustained vigor of the book is enhanced by pedagogically useful discussion questions at the end of each division.» (Queen's Quarterly, Canada)
«It is an excellent contribution to the debate, and, not unimportantly, it includes international perspectives on the Nuclear issue.» (Professor R.E. Carter, Trent University)
«It represents philosophy at its best - profound thinking about important problems, in this case the most important problem of our age. It should be a valuable aid in every effort aimed at preventing irreversible catastrophe by timely public enlightenment.» (Science for Peace)
«...this splendid and lively volume (was) so conscientiously put together by the editors...There is not an article that is tedious, overbearing or doctrinaire...The sustained vigour of the book is enhanced by pedagogically useful discussion questions at the end of each divsion...» (Warren E. Steinkraus, Oswego)
«....This book merits study on several counts. It contains almost universally first-rate essays by respected scholars...» (Charles W. Kegley, USA Today)
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