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Kramer, Matthew H., 1959-

Torture and moral integrity : a philosophical enquiry / by Matthew H. Kramer. - First edition. - xv, 339 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-325) and index.

Moral conflicts and deontology -- What is torture? -- Why torture is wrong -- The rationality of deontological constraints -- Legal responses to torture. Introduction I: Introduction II:

The morality of interrogational torture has been the subject of heated debate in recent years. In explaining why torture is morally wrong, Matthew Kramer engages in deep philosophical reflections on the nature of morality and on moral conflicts.

ISBN: 9780198714200 (hbk.) 0198714203 (hbk.) 9780198842590 (pbk)

LCCN: 2013957961

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Torture--Moral and ethical aspects.
Society.

LC Class. No.: HV8593 / .K73 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 172.2 KRA