The Use of Force in Humanitarian Intervention
Author | : John Janzekovic |
Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2013-03-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781409498537 |
ISBN-13 | : 1409498530 |
Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Use of Force in Humanitarian Intervention written by John Janzekovic and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humanitarian intervention is a many layered and complex concept. While moral society has an obligation to stop deliberate and persistent serious human rights abuse, the direct use of force remains a contentious option alongside other strategies employed by the international community. This study analyzes the various ethical positions, particularly consequentialism, welfare-utilitarianism and just war theory to unravel this intricate topic. Uniquely, the book goes beyond previous philosophical or ethical treatments of the subject to provide a more rounded and practical reflection on the lessons learned from the revival of humanitarian intervention as a tool of conflict resolution.