| ID | 072988 |
| Title Proper | Trouble with terror |
| Other Title Information | the apolgetics of terrorism- a refutation |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Meisels, Tamar |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This essay warns against a recent philosophical confusion concerning the definition of "terrorism," which has dominated the post 9/11 literature. Terrorism, it is suggested, is nothing but the intentional random murder of defenseless non-combatants, with the intent of instilling fear of mortal danger amidst a civilian population as a strategy designed to advance political ends. Furthermore, this essay argues that regardless of its "root cause," terrorism is diametrically opposed to the requirements of liberal morality and can only be defended at the expense of relinquishing the most basic of liberal commitments. |
| `In' analytical Note | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 18, No. 3; Fall 2006: p465-483 |
| Journal Source | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol: 18 No 3 |
| Key Words | Terrorism ; Definition ; Combatants ; Civilians ; Israel |