Terrorism, Ticking Time-Bombs, and Torture
Author | : Fritz Allhoff |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2012-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780226014838 |
ISBN-13 | : 0226014835 |
Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Terrorism, Ticking Time-Bombs, and Torture by : Fritz Allhoff
Download or read book Terrorism, Ticking Time-Bombs, and Torture written by Fritz Allhoff and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The general consensus among philosophers is that the use of torture is never justified. In this book, Fritz Allhoff demonstrates the weakness of the case against torture; while allowing that torture constitutes a moral wrong, he nevertheless argues that it represents the lesser of two evils.