Contemporary Technologies and the Morality of Warfare - 9781032239309

Name: Contemporary Technologies and the Morality of Warfare - 9781032239309
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Contemporary Technologies and the Morality of WarfareThe War of the Machines\nAuthor(s): Jean-Franois Caron\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032239309, 978-1032239309\nSynopsis\nSupported by genuine historical cases, this book argues that certain new technologies in warfare can not only be justified within the current framework of the just war theory, but that their use is mandatory from a moral perspective.\n\nTechnological developments raise questions about the manner in which wars ought to be fought. The growing use of drones, capacity-increasing technologies, and cyberattacks are perceived by many as posing great challenges to Just War Theory. Instead of seeing these technologies as inherently unethical, this book adopts a different perspective by arguing that they are morally necessary since they can limit the potential violations of the moral rules of war and ensure that militaries better respect their obl.