With large questions of right and wrong, there is a division of labour. So, with the attack on three subway trains and a bus in London on July 7, 2005. Of what moral relevance, if any, was the fact that the British army had been engaged in the killing of greatly more of a people with whom the terrorists identified? Of what relevance, as a newspaper article asked a week later, was the fact that the British prime minister put his own people at risk in the service of a foreign power? So begins Ted Honderich's intelligent and thoughtful analysis in "Terrorism and Humanity". What Honderich says will doubtless cause a great deal of controversy too (his last book on this subject was initially banned in Germany on the grounds it was anti-Semitic, only to be re-published by a Jewish press). However, his views will also be acceptable to a great many Jews (he puts forward arguments to justify the founding of Israel and its secure perpetual existence). Looking in detail at the situation in Palestine, 9/11, the war in Iraq and the events of 7/7, Ted Honderich offers neither a sensationalist rant nor an academic treatise. Instead "Terrorism and Humanity" provides a thoughtful and perceptive exploration of the "biggest" issue facing the western world today.

About the Author
Ted Honderich is Grote Professor Emeritus of Mind and Logic at UCL. His many publications include How Free are You?, Philosopher: A kind of life, The Oxford Companion to Philosophy, Conservatism: Burke, Nozick, Bush, Blair, Terrorism for Humanity and Afterthe Terror.

Reviews
'This courageous book should be mandatory reading for political leaders, engaged citizens , and anyone wwho wishes to think more deeply about the causes and consequences of much of the avoidable suffering in the world' Prof. Timothy Shanahan, Loyola Marymount University, Author of The Evolution of Darwinism' -- Blurb from reviewer
'This book is reasoning with passion. It is real philosophy you can understand. It is by a philosophical Chomsky. It knows who the real enemies and the real friends of 9/11 and 7/7 are.' Tom Dalyell, M.P. Father of the House of Commons -- Blurb from Reviewer
'No serious engagement with the vital issues of our age is possible without reference to this disturbing but brilliant book.' Dr. Scott Burchill Deakin University, Australia -- Blurb from Reviewer
'Of all the able commentators who discuss contemporary events, none challenges us so forcefully and so fruitfully.' Prof. Michael Neumann, Trent University, Author of The Rule of Law -- Blurb from reviewer
'[I]mportant reading for those who consider our current perilous state in depth. Furthermore this is...a valuable quarry for historians in the future....I strongly commend Honderich's thought-provoking, beautifully written, elegantly expressed volume.' ~ Tam Dalyell, Camden New Journal, June 2006 -- Tam Dalyell
Title mention in interview with Ted Honderich -- Nick Jackson * Independent, The *
Title Mention in the New Statesman -- Ted Honderich * New Statesman *
'To prod the reader into thinking through ...arguments properly is the aim of philosopher Ted Honderich's deeply provocative and forceful new book...readers who enjoy being goaded into thinking for themselves will enjoy a better than half-decent discussion with it.' The Guardian, Steven Poole, 26/08/2006 -- Steven Poole * The Guardian *



Book Information
ISBN 9780826491169
Author Professor Ted Honderich
Format Hardback
Page Count 216
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 330g