50 pages 1 hour read

Michael Walzer

Just and Unjust Wars: A Moral Argument With Historical Illustrations

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1976

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Michael Walzer's Just and Unjust Wars is widely praised for its profound analysis of morality in war, blending theory with historical examples. Critics commend its accessible writing and stimulating arguments, though some note the interpretations of cases can be selective. Nonetheless, the book is celebrated as essential reading in ethics and international relations.

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Who Should Read Just and Unjust Wars?

Readers of Just and Unjust Wars by Michael Walzer are typically academics, military ethicists, and political science enthusiasts who are interested in the moral philosophy of war. Comparable to audiences of On War by Carl von Clausewitz and The Republic by Plato, they appreciate rigorous ethical debates and historical case studies.

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Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1280L

Book Details

Topics
Philosophy
Politics / Government
Military / War
Themes
Society: War
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Society: Politics & Government
Genre
Philosophy