The Use of Force in Humanitarian Intervention
Morality and Practicalities
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | John Janzekovic | ISBN: | 9781351126045 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | November 30, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | John Janzekovic |
| ISBN: | 9781351126045 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | November 30, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Humanitarian intervention is a many layered and complex concept. While moral society has an obligation to stop deliberate and persistent serious human rights abuse, the direct use of force remains a contentious option alongside other strategies employed by the international community. This study analyzes the various ethical positions, particularly consequentialism, welfare-utilitarianism and just war theory to unravel this intricate topic. Uniquely, the book goes beyond previous philosophical or ethical treatments of the subject to provide a more rounded and practical reflection on the lessons learned from the revival of humanitarian intervention as a tool of conflict resolution.
Humanitarian intervention is a many layered and complex concept. While moral society has an obligation to stop deliberate and persistent serious human rights abuse, the direct use of force remains a contentious option alongside other strategies employed by the international community. This study analyzes the various ethical positions, particularly consequentialism, welfare-utilitarianism and just war theory to unravel this intricate topic. Uniquely, the book goes beyond previous philosophical or ethical treatments of the subject to provide a more rounded and practical reflection on the lessons learned from the revival of humanitarian intervention as a tool of conflict resolution.
