Philosophical Perspectives on the "War on Terrorism". (Value Inquiry Books Series 188) (Value Inquiry Book)

This book responds to the Bush Administration position on the war on terror. It examines preemption within the context of just war ; justification for the United States-led invasion of Iraq, with some authors charging that its tactics serve to increase terror; global terrorism; and concepts such as reconciliation, Islamic identity, nationalism, and intervention. CONTENTS *** Foreword: G. Simon HARAK, S.J. *** Preface: Gail M. PRESBEY *** Introduction: Gail M. PRESBEY *** Part One: Terrorism Analyzed *** William C. GAY: The New Reign of Terror: The Politics of Defining Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism *** Jennifer L. EAGAN: Enforced Homogeneity or Mutual Difference? Luce Irigaray, the War on Terrorism, and International Peace *** Dianna TAYLOR: Responsibility and/in Crisis *** Part Two: Democracy as a Remedy for Terrorism *** Mar PETER***RAOUL: Jihad or the Beloved Community? Benjamin R. Barber on Terrorism and Global Democracy *** Richard PETERSON: Violence, Power, and Identity: What Are the Conditions of Terrorism? *** Peter AMATO: Crisis, Terror, and Tyranny: On the Anti***Democratic Logic of Empire *** Part Three: The United States War on Terrorism *** William C. GAY: Bushs National Security Strategy: A Critique of United States Neo***Imperialis *** Harry van der LINDEN: Would the United States Doctrine of Preventive War Be Justified as a United Nations Doctrine? *** Gail M. PRESBEY: Is the United States***led Occupation of Iraq Part of the War on Terror? *** D. R. KOUKAL: The Mortal God to which We Owe Our Peace and Defense *** Edward J. GRIPPE: Consequentialism, Negative Responsibility, and Sacrifice: Moral Dilemmas Posed by the Post***September 11th Shootdown Policy *** Laura DUHAN KAPLAN: Jessica Lynch: Multiple Images, Multiple Realities *** Part Four: Terrorism Case Studies *** Oidinposha IMAMKHODJAEVA: Russia, Chechnya, and the Global War against Terrorism *** Joseph C. KUNKEL: Ethics of Terrorism and the Case of Colombia *** Rob GILD Terrorism Analyzed. New Reign Of Terror : The Politics Of Defining Weapons Of Mass Destruction And Terrorism / William C. Gay -- Enforced Homogeneity Or Mutual Difference? : Luce Irigaray, The War On Terrorism, And International Peace / Jennifer L. Eagan -- Responsibility And/in Crisis / Dianna Taylor -- Democracy As A Remedy For Terrorism. Jihad Or The Beloved Community? : Benjamin R. Barber On Terrorism And Global Democracy / Mar Peter-raoul -- Violence, Power, And Identity : What Are The Conditions Of Terrorism? / Richard Peterson -- Crisis, Terror, And Tyranny : On The Anti-democratic Logic Of Empire / Peter Amato -- United States' War On Terrorism. Bush's National Security Strategy : A Critique Of United States' Neo-imperialis / William C. Gay -- Would The United States Doctrine Of Preventive War Be Justified As A United Nations Doctrine? / Harry Van Der Linden -- Is The United States Led Occupation Of Iraq Part Of The War On Terror? / Gail M. Presbey -- Mortal God To Which We Owe Our Peace And Defense / D.r. Koukal -- Consequentialism, Negative Responsibility, And Sacrifice : Moral Dilemmas Posed By The Post September 11th Shootdown Policy / Edward J. Grippe -- Jessica Lynch : Multiple Images, Multiple Realities / Laura Duhan Kaplan -- Terrorism Case Studies. Russia, Chechnya, And The Global War Against Terrorism / Oidinposha Imamkhodjaeva -- Ethics Of Terrorism And The Case Of Colombia / Joseph C. Kunkel -- Terrorism And Deterrent Violence : A Critique Of Israel's Justification Of Military Violence / Rob Gildert -- Role Of Central Asia In The War Against Terrorism / Oidinposha Imamkhodjaeva -- Securing Human Rights Through War And Peace : From Paradox To Opportunity / Harry Anastasiou, Robert Gould -- Ethics Of War. Dilemmas Of Intervention : Human Rights And Neo-colonialism / Richard Peterson -- War And Peace In Christian Tradition : Why I Am An Engaged Christian Pacifist / John David Geib -- Emmanuel Levinas : From Innocent Violences To The Ethical Just War / Wendy C. Hamblet. Edited By Gail M. Presbey. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.