Permissible Killing
Suzanne Uniacke
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Permissible Killing
Published
1994
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
244
ISBN-10
0521454085
Description
Do individuals have a positive right of self-defence? And if so, what are the limits of this right? Under what conditions, if any, does this use of force extend to the defence of others? These are some of the issues explored by Dr Uniacke in this comprehensive philosophical discussion of the principles relevant to self-defence as a moral and legal justification of homicide. She establishes a unitary right of self-defence and defence of others, one which grounds the permissibility of the use of necessary and proportionate defensive force against culpable and non-culpable, active and passive, unjust threats. Particular topics discussed include: the nature of moral and legal justification and excuse; natural law justifications of homicide in self-defence; the Principle of Double Effect and the claim that homicide in self-defence is justified as unintended killing; and the question of self-preferential killing. 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-defence.
Subjects
The people vs. Alex Cross
Terrifying Love
To Kill Another
Killing in Self-Defence (Oxford Monographs on Criminal Law and Justice)
Disquiet - the Justifiable Homicide of an Australian Vietnam Veteran
Homicídio privilegiado
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Permissible Killing?
This edition of Permissible Killing has approximately 244 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Permissible Killing?
For most readers, Permissible Killing typically takes between 5h 5m and 3h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 61,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 61,000 words
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What is the word count of Permissible Killing?
The estimated word count for Permissible Killing is approximately 61,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Permissible Killing?
Permissible Killing was written by Suzanne Uniacke.
When was Permissible Killing published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.