Terrorism. The New World Disorder

L. : Continuum, 2007.

Kashnikov B., Fotion N., Lekea J.

Terrorism poses an undeniable threat to societies throughout the world today. Martyr terrorism, the latest growing form of terrorist activity, and arguably the most effective, has become a regular occurrence. But how has terrorist activity evolved in the last 100 years, and what are the ethical costs of terrorism? In this informative book, three philosophers, all experts in the ethics of conflict, examine the various definitions of terrorism and the nature of martyr terrorism. Through accounts of terrorist campaigns, from nineteenth century Russian terrorism, to the twentieth century campaigns in Ireland, Israel and Greece, and contemporary campaigns in Chechnya, Afghanistan and Iraq, the book explores the ethical implications of terrorism from a philosophical perspective. Setting out the social, psychological and political causes of terrorism, the book interrogates the cases for and against terrorist activity in terms of just war theory.

Keywords: терроризм, война, дискриминация, terrorism, пропорциональность, just war theory, justice, war, proportionality, discrimination, last resort, good intentions, just cause, legitimate authority, теория справедливой войны, крайнее средство, добрые намерения, правое дело, законная власть

Publication based on the results of: Идея справедливости в теории и практике русского терроризма конца 19го-начала 20го веков (2007)