The philosophical challenge of September 11
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The philosophical challenge of September 11
(Metaphilosophy)
Blackwell, 2005
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In this book, fourteen leading philosophers reflect on the philosophical implications of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
A philosophical reflection on the implications of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Consists of fourteen essays written by leading philosophers, most of which have been specially commissioned for this volume.
Engages with a broad range of contemporary issues, such as American imperialism, anti-Americanism, Bush's 'War on Terror', and the role of the media.
Looks at how the terrorist attacks of 9/11 have altered the terms and categories of philosophical debate.
Considers the repercussions for justice, human rights and international law.
Table of Contents
Notes on Contributors. 1. Introduction (Tom Rockmore and Joseph Margolis).
2. Iraq, American Empire, and the War on Terrorism (George Leaman).
3. 'Us' and 'Them': The Politics of American Self-Assertion After 9/11 (Andrew Norris).
4. Misreading Islamist Terrorism: The 'War Against Terrorism' and Just-War Theory (Joseph M. Schwartz).
5. Of Power and Compassion (Shibley Telhami).
6. Terror and the Attack on Civil Liberties (Ronald Dworkin).
7. Civilizational Inprisonments (Amartya Sen).
8. The New Political Infamy and the Sacrilege of Feminisim (Drucilla Cornell).
9. Reasons for Conflict: Political Implications of a Definition of Terrorism (Angelica Nuzzo).
10. Losing to Tomorrow: An American Work in Progress (Davis B. Borrow).
11. Preemptive War, Americanism and Anti-Americanism (Domenico Losurdo).
12. On the So-Called War on Terrorism (Tom Rockmore).
13. Terrorism and the New Forms of War (Joseph Margolis).
14. Afterword: The Road from September 11 to Abu Ghraib (Armen T. Marsoobian).
Index.
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