Ethics of War in Asian Civilizations

A Comparative Perspective

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

Av Torkel Brekke, Norway) Brekke, Torkel (University of Oslo

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This book explores how issues of ethics in war and warfare have been treated by major ethical traditions of Asia. It opens a discussion about whether there are universal standards in the ideologies of warfare between the major religious traditions of the world.While the chapters are written by specialists in Asian cultures, some of the conceptual apparatus is drawn from the scholarly discourse on just war, developed in the study of the ethical tradition of Christianity. Taking a comparative approach, the book looks at six different Asian religious, philosophical and political traditions: Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, China and Japan; and is organized according to geography. This innovative approach opens a new field of research on war and ideology, and extends the debate on modern warfare, universalism and human rights.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2009-04-29
Mått156 x 234 x 13 mm
Vikt430 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor230
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9780415544375

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Torkel Brekke completed his DPhil at the University of Oxford in 1999 and is currently Associate Professor at the Institute of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages at the University of Oslo. His primary research interest is the relationship between religion and politics. Previous publications include Religious Motivation and the Origins of Buddhism (also published by Routledge) and Makers of Modern Indian Religions.

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