Permissible Killing The Self-Defence Justification of Homicide [Paperback]

Philosophical discussion of the principles relevant to self-defence as a moral and legal justification of homicide.Do individuals have a right of self-defence? What are the limits of this right? Under what conditions does this use of force extend to the defence of others? These are some of the issues explored in this comprehensive discussion of the principles relevant to self-defence as a moral and legal justification of homicide.Do individuals have a right of self-defence? What are the limits of this right? Under what conditions does this use of force extend to the defence of others? These are some of the issues explored in this comprehensive discussion of the principles relevant to self-defence as a moral and legal justification of homicide.Do individuals have a positive right of self-defense? And if so, what are the limits of this right? Under what conditions, if any, does this use of force extend to the defense of others? These are some of the issues explored by Dr. Uniacke in this comprehensive philosophical discussion of the principles relevant to self-defense as a moral and legal justification for homicide. This is a lucid and sophisticated account of the complex notion of justification, revolving around a critical discussion of recent trends in the law of self-defense.1. The problem of homicide in self-defence; 2. Self-defence as a justification; 3. Self-defence and natural law; 4. The double effect justification; 5. The right of self-defence; 6. Self-defence and the right to life. One of the refreshing elements that U[niacke] employs is her systematic reexamination of hypotheticals from both objective and subjective perspectives. Her appreciation of the tension that exists between the two presents insights into subtleties that should be carefully considered prior to determining whether a particular homicide is justifiable or not inder the theory of self-defense. Theological Studies Uniacke shows that the justification of homicidal self-defense is not slƒ#