Description
This is an extraordinary collection of essays on a hugely topical subject from a team of leading philosophers from around the world.This extraordinary book brings together the thoughts of 15 leading philosophers on one of the most important political and cultural crises of our time.Many Westerners are beginning to realize the extent to which terrorism and the Israel/Palestine conflict - and the ways in which we handle them - are likely to be determining factors in shaping the West of the future.This short and accessible book introduces the key issues from a philosophical perspective. Introduced by Stephen Law, "Israel, Palestine and Terror" presents a powerful, provocative and engaging overview. The team of contributors includes such leading figures as Noam Chomsky and Ted Honderich."Israel, Palestine and Terror" provides an indispensable guide to the key ideas and arguments surrounding what is likely to become a defining conflict of this century.
An extraordinary collection of essays on a hugely topical subject from a team of leading philosophers from around the world.
About the Author
Stephen Law is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Heythrop College, London and editor of the Royal Institute of Philosophy Journal, THINK. He is the author of several highly successful introductions to philosophy, including The Philosophy Files (Orion, 2000) and The Philosophy Gym (Headline, 2003).
Reviews
'This is a brilliant, timely and important philosophical debate about the meaning and legitimacy of terrorism in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine against the background of history.' Tony Benn
'A rich and valuable collection of essays exploring the morality of terrorism from different points of view. The essays combine philosophical rigour with political commitment, and show what a politically engaged philosophy at its best can contribute to public life.' Bhikhu Parekh, Professor of Political Philosophy, University of Westminster, UK
Mention -Book News, November 2008
Book Information
ISBN 9780826497932
Author Dr Stephen Law
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
An extraordinary collection of essays on a hugely topical subject from a team of leading philosophers from around the world.
About the Author
Stephen Law is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Heythrop College, London and editor of the Royal Institute of Philosophy Journal, THINK. He is the author of several highly successful introductions to philosophy, including The Philosophy Files (Orion, 2000) and The Philosophy Gym (Headline, 2003).
Reviews
'This is a brilliant, timely and important philosophical debate about the meaning and legitimacy of terrorism in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine against the background of history.' Tony Benn
'A rich and valuable collection of essays exploring the morality of terrorism from different points of view. The essays combine philosophical rigour with political commitment, and show what a politically engaged philosophy at its best can contribute to public life.' Bhikhu Parekh, Professor of Political Philosophy, University of Westminster, UK
Mention -Book News, November 2008
Book Information
ISBN 9780826497932
Author Dr Stephen Law
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
