50 pages • 1 hour read
Michael WalzerJust and Unjust Wars: A Moral Argument With Historical Illustrations
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1976A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Michael Walzer's Just and Unjust Wars is widely praised for its profound analysis of morality in war, blending theory with historical examples. Critics commend its accessible writing and stimulating arguments, though some note the interpretations of cases can be selective. Nonetheless, the book is celebrated as essential reading in ethics and international relations.
Who Should Read Just and Unjust Wars?
Readers of Just and Unjust Wars by Michael Walzer are typically academics, military ethicists, and political science enthusiasts who are interested in the moral philosophy of war. Comparable to audiences of On War by Carl von Clausewitz and The Republic by Plato, they appreciate rigorous ethical debates and historical case studies.
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Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
1280L