Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-111) and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
The authors propose a moral standard where each individual's interest counts equally in a volume that argues that the brutal act of torture may be permissible if it has the potential to save innocent lives. Original.
CORPORATE BODY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
University of South Alabama
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Human rights.
Political prisoners-- Abuse of-- United States.
Torture-- Moral and ethical aspects.
Torture-- United States.
Droits de l'homme (Droit international)
Torture-- Aspect moral.
Torture-- États-Unis.
Violence envers les prisonniers politiques-- États-Unis.