Is the judicial execution of the innocent permissible to deter crime? Some advocates of consequentialism would respond yes, while moral absolutists argue that c

This book reframes the historical, legal and moral discourse on the question of whether torture can be justified in exceptional circumstances.

The central problem for normative ethics is the conflict between a consequentialist view--that morality requires promoting the good of all--and a belief that th

This volume presents papers discussing arguments on both sides of the consequentialist debate. The distinguished contributors include John Rawls, Bernard Willia

The book addresses a dilemma at the heart of the 'War on Terror': is it ever justifiable to torture terrorists in order to save the lives of innocent civilians;