War in the Twentieth Century: Sources in Theological Ethics by Richard B. Miller

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This anthology by Christian ethicists and ecclesial groups is concerned with the justice of war in the twentieth century. Included are writings from Pope Pius XII, the Niebuhrs, the Calhoun Commission, John Ford, Elizabeth Anscombe, Paul Ramsey, Ralph Potter, the U.S. Catholic bishops, and the U.S. Methodist bishops. These authors, whose ideas...

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This anthology by Christian ethicists and ecclesial groups is concerned with the justice of war in the twentieth century. Included are writings from Pope Pius XII, the Niebuhrs, the Calhoun Commission, John Ford, Elizabeth Anscombe, Paul Ramsey, Ralph Potter, the U.S. Catholic bishops, and the U.S. Methodist bishops. These authors, whose ideas reflect diverse trends in Roman Catholic and Protestant ethics, have sought to sharpen our moral literacy about the ethics of war and address ethical issues relevant to modern warfare--obliteration bombing, selective conscientious objection, and nuclear deterrence.The Library of Theological Ethics series focuses on what it means to think theologically and ethically. It presents a selection of important and otherwise unavailable texts in easily accessible form. Volumes in this series will enable sustained dialogue with predecessors though reflection on classic works in the field.

Author Biography

Richard B. Miller is Director of the Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions and Professor of Religious Studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He is the author of several books and essays.

Long Description

This anthology by Christian ethicists and ecclesial groups is concerned with the justice of war in the twentieth century. Included are writings from Pope Pius XII, the Niebuhrs, the Calhoun Commission, John Ford, Elizabeth Anscombe, Paul Ramsey, Ralph Potter, the U.S. Catholic bishops, and the U.S. Methodist bishops. These authors, whose ideas reflect diverse trends in Roman Catholic and Protestant ethics, have sought to sharpen our moral literacy about the ethics of war and address ethical issues relevant to modern warfare--obliteration bombing, selective conscientious objection, and nuclear deterrence. The Library of Theological Ethics series focuses on what it means to think theologically and ethically. It presents a selection of important and otherwise unavailable texts in easily accessible form. Volumes in this series will enable sustained dialogue with predecessors though reflection on classic works in the field.

Details ISBN0664253237 Series Library of Theological Ethics Language English ISBN-10 0664253237 ISBN-13 9780664253233 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1992 Imprint Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Subtitle Sources in Theological Ethics Place of Publication Louisville Country of Publication United States Edited by Richard B. Miller Birth 1953 Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title WAR IN THE 20TH CENTURY Residence US Pages 488 DOI 10.1604/9780664253233 UK Release Date 1992-12-01 AU Release Date 1992-12-01 NZ Release Date 1992-12-01 US Release Date 1992-12-01 Author Richard B. Miller Publisher Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Publication Date 1992-12-01 DEWEY 261.8 Audience Undergraduate We've got this

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