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The Lesser Evil: Political Ethics in an Age of Terror is a lecture and book written by Michael Ignatieff as part of the Gifford Lectures. In it, Ignatieff considers the question of how, in a liberal democracy, it is possible to balance the legitimate rights of innocent citizens against the state's need to combat terrorism. Historical context.
Terrorism is a violent form of politics, and it is because terrorism is political that it is dangerous. Terrorists represent causes and grievances and claim to speak in the name of millions.¹ If terrorism is a form of politics, it needs to be fought with the force of argument and not just with the force of arms.
Mar 17, 2021 · The lesser evil : political ethics in an age of terror. Must We Fight Terrorism with terror, match assassination with assassination, and torture with torture? Must we sacrifice civil liberty to protect public safety? In the age of terrorism, the temptations of ruthlessness can be overwhelming.
The Lesser Evil: Political Ethics in an Age of Terror. by Michael Ignatief, Edinburgh University Press, 2004, 212 pp. Eve Garrard. How can democracies defend themselves against the threat presented to them by terrorist attacks, while still remaining recognisably liberal?
Jan 1, 2004 · Request PDF | On Jan 1, 2004, Jennifer M. Welsh and others published The Lesser Evil: Political Ethics in an Age of Terror | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
Must we fight terrorism with terror, match assassination with assassination, and torture with torture? Must we sacrifice civil liberty to protect public safety? In the age of terrorism, the temptations of ruthlessness can be overwhelming.
Sep 4, 2005 · The Lesser Evil: Political Ethics in an Age of Terror. Michael Ignatieff. Princeton University Press, Sep 4, 2005 - Philosophy - 232 pages. Must we fight terrorism with terror, match...
