Just and Lawful Conduct in War: Reflections on Michael Walzer

Michael Walzer on the Moral Legitimacy of States and the Morality of Killing in War

This thesis is divided into two chapters. In the first chapter, I analyze Michael Walzer’s account of the moral legitimacy of states. In the second chapter, I analyze his account of the morality of killing in war. I begin the first chapter by contrasting Walzer’s account of state legitimacy and humanitarian intervention with that of David Luban. Next, I develop a Rawlsian account of state legit...

Reflections on War and Death

Is Just War Theory Obsolete?

Just War Theory can be found in almost all major cultures. But since war was a business that could not be easily stopped, some aimed to constrain it. In its classic form, Just War Theory has been around for several centuries—ever since nationhood in Europe replaced provincial governments. Having made some introductory considerations, I will ask: should Just War Theory be left as it is, changed,...

Single-case experimental designs: reflections on conduct and analysis.

In this editorial discussion we reflect on the issues addressed by, and arising from, the papers in this special issue on Single-Case Experimental Design (SCED) study methodology. We identify areas of consensus and disagreement regarding the conduct and analysis of SCED studies. Despite the long history of application of SCEDs in studies of interventions in clinical and educational settings, th...

Obituary: John Michael Thresh – On lifelong war with plant viruses.

Mike came from a farming background in the north of England and spent much of his childhood on the family farm during World War II (1939– 1945). This was before the days of full mechanisations and he can claim to have ploughed with horses and harvested cereals for threshing by steam power. His mother harboured ideas of having a "blood and guts" veterinarian in the family but a career in agricul...