Philosophical Scrutiny of the Strategic Defense Initiatives.

Schonsheck, Jonathan

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ERIC Number: EJ343100

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Publication Date: 1986

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Philosophical Scrutiny of the Strategic Defense Initiatives.

Schonsheck, Jonathan

Journal of Applied Philosophy, v3 n2 p151-66 1986

Analyzes three Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) proposals, and argues that only the least technologically feasible variant (the AstroAtmosOceanDome conception) can be judged morally superior to old-fashioned "we'll kill you if you kill us" deterrence ideas. (JDH)

Descriptors: Military Science, National Defense, Nuclear Warfare, Philosophy, World Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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