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Analyzes in historical context some of the major ethical questions posed by modern warfare. In addition to discussing what peace means and clarifying the just war tradition in political philosophy, the course addresses in detail such issues as the right to self-defence, pacifism, war guilt, humanitarian intervention, the bombing of civilians, and proportionate response. The course is a seminar and will be taught primarily through the structured discussion of the set texts. (T&H, CM)