War is brutal, cruel, and deadly, yet it has played a large role in shaping contemporary states and societies. Despite technological advancements and increased communication between states, we continue to see war. Why? Ethics and War addresses how, when, and why wars are fought and how the international community should address their aftermath through the lens of ethics and morality. This course starts with some large philosophical questions such as “is war ever just?” and covers a number of different aspects of war: terrorism, nuclear weapons, drones, refugee crises, and more. The course looks at these topics through contemporary academic studies, ancient philosophy, and even Star Trek.
Instructor: Julia Raven
Course number will change to PS123R prior to the first day of classes.
