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Murad Idris, "War for Peace: Genealogies of a Violent Ideal in Western and Islamic Thought" (Oxford UP, 2019)

New Books in Islamic Studies

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Philosophical Contradictions in Just War Theory

This chapter explores the philosophical perspectives of Al-Farabi and Aquinas on just war, revealing the complexities and contradictions in their thoughts on warfare. It also examines Erasmus's proto-pacifism and the tensions in his justifications for violence within the context of broader philosophical discussions on peace.

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