For centuries the world has debated whether torture is an evil required to protect society or whether it is cruel and unnecessary punishment. The Illustrated History of Torture is a social history spanning from Ancient Rome to the current War on Terror and including Roman gladiators, the Spanish Inquisition, ...
Offers an introduction to the philosophical debates surrounding torture. This book asks key questions in light of recent events such as the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib: What makes torture morally reprehensible? Are there any conditions under which torture is acceptable? And, what is it like to be tortured, and why do people engage in torture?
