In today's world the standard way of thinking about the ethics of war is to be found in the just war tradition, the core tenets of which are embodied in international law and the institutions of the UN. Jai Galliott, in this path-breaking book, sets out to explore the application of this tradition to a number of ethical questions that arise with regard to the use of military robots in contemporary war. In particular, he is interested in armed drones. The research is thorough, the arguments elegant, and the conclusions thought-provoking. The book will be the foundation for future research on the topic.
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