The Political Morality of the Late Scholastics: Civic Life, War and Conscience

ISBN-13: 9781108492454 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 244 str.

Daniel Schwartz

Opis

This is the only book to examine in depth the applied philosophy of late scholasticism during the Baroque and Early Modern periods. It will appeal to those interested in the history of philosophy and moral philosophy, religion, theology, the ethics of war and political philosophy more generally.

Recenzje

'… this clearly written and engaging book can be read with ease and pleasure by anyone … Recommended.’ H. Oberdiek, Choice

Spis treści

List of abbreviations; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I. Civic Life: 1. The ethics of electoral bribing; 2. The ethics of tax evasion; 3. Keeping out the foreign poor: the city as a private person; 4. The political duty to keep your secrets; 5. Scandal and inexcusable portraits; Part II. War: 6. Conscientious objection in war: from duty to right; 7. Patriotic collaborationism: Demosthenes and Alexander; 8. War and the boundaries of punitive jurisdiction; 9. Justice after victory; Concluding remarks; Bibliography; Index.