Rights -- A model of defensive rights -- Consequences and forced choice -- Grounding self-defense in rights -- International law -- War and defense of persons -- War and the common life -- War, responsibility, and law enforcement -- Conclusion : morality and reason
Summary
When is it right to go to war? The most persuasive answer to this question has always been in self-defence. In an analysis that brings together moral philosophy, political science and law, David Rodin shows what's wrong with this answer
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-207) and index