Killing in War

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Abstract

Jeff McMahan urges us to reject the view, dominant throughout history, that mere participation in an unjust war is not wrong. He argues powerfully that combatants who fight for an unjust cause are acting wrongly and are themselves morally responsible for their actions.

Topics & Keywords

War, Ethics, and Justification Torture, Ethics, and Law Free Will and Agency

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Oxford University Press eBooks

DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199548668.001.0001

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