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The Lesser Evil

Political Ethics in an Age of Terror
Summary:

The book examines the ethical dilemmas faced by liberal democracies when responding to the threat of terrorism, exploring the balance between security and human rights. It discusses the concept of a "lesser evil" as a pragmatic approach to making difficult moral choices in the context of political violence and counter-terrorism strategies.

Key points:

1. The Lesser Evil Argument: Ignatieff discusses when it's okay for democracies to use questionable methods like surveillance or torture to stop terrorism, but stresses these should be rare exceptions.

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