The Lesser Evil: Political Ethics in an Age of Terror (Gifford Lectures (Princeton University Press))
In The Lesser Evil, Michael Ignatieff explores the ethical challenges faced by democratic societies confronting terror. Addressing the tension between security, justice, and political responsibility, this work considers how leaders and citizens navigate morally difficult choices when protecting a society may require compromising some of its ideals.
About This Book
The Lesser Evil examines political ethics in an age shaped by terror and insecurity.
Michael Ignatieff considers how democratic governments confront threats while attempting to preserve principles of justice and human rights.
The book focuses on the difficult choices involved when political leaders must weigh competing moral responsibilities.
Presented as part of the Gifford Lectures and published by Princeton University Press, it connects contemporary political questions with broader ethical reflection.
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