When is it right to go to war? When is a war illegal? What are the rules of engagement? What should happen when a war is over? How should we view terrorism? The Ethics of War and Peace is a fresh and contemporary introduction to one of the oldest but still most relevant ethical debates. It introduces students to contemporary Just War Theory in a stimulating and engaging way, perfect for those approaching the topic for the first time.

Self-defence -- War and self-defence -- The conditions of jus ad bellum -- Just wars? -- The conditions of jus in bello -- The moral status of combatants -- Non-combatants in war -- The moral status of terrorism -- Terrorists, torture and just war theory -- Jus post bellum.