J. Elshtain
2005.9.1Studies in Christian Ethics
tlooto Summary
Utopian dreams persist despite historical evidence; a just war tradition indebted to Augustine offers an alternative framework for international justice.
Abstract
Why do utopian dreams of a peaceable kingdom run high despite all historic evidence to the contrary? Examining this question in light of the current struggle on how best to respond to terrorism and within the framework of a just war tradition indebted to Augustine, the paper examines, first, the new utopianism, before going on to assay the ongoing capacities of Augustinianism as an alternative way to frame issues of international justice in light of contemporary threats.
Citation format
ELSHTAIN, J. Against the new utopianism. Studies in Christian Ethics, 2005, 20: 44–54.