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An accessible and entertainingly written primer to the most influential book in the history of Western warfare.

This latest incisive work from Christopher Coker is a prescient analysis of the likelihood of a US-China conflict and how it might be avoided.

Exploring the concept of 'humanitarian wars' like Kosovo, the book critically examines the West's efforts to humanize warfare through technological advancements. It raises provocative questions about the possibility of making war more 'virtual' or 'virtuous' and challenges the notion that such attempts can truly succeed. The author argues that these efforts may reflect a self-deception within the West, questioning whether war can ever be genuinely humane.

Focusing on the concept of the 'warrior' in contemporary conflict, this scholarly work examines its significance within the context of modern warfare, especially during the War on Terror. It explores how the idea of the warrior has evolved and its implications for military strategy, identity, and ethics in today's complex battlefields. Through rigorous analysis, the book sheds light on the intersection of culture, politics, and the personal experiences of those who serve.

War and the Illiberal Conscience focuses on two central themes. The first (and larger) section studies the revolt against the challenge of German philosophical ideas between 1890 and 1945, namely antipositivism, which ended with the postwar occupation of Germany by the Allies, and the challenge of Marxism, an illiberal version of positivism that also ended in defeat—the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.In the latter part of the study, the argument is extended to look at the end of the story, at the extent to which, in triumphing over its enemies, the liberal world—although still convinced of the truth of its own principles—no longer seems enthusiastic about acting on those principles. The liberal conscience no longer spurs it to action. In our postmodern world, the author argues, it makes cowards of us all.

Focusing on the ethical implications of modern warfare, the author argues for the necessity of maintaining traditional ethical rules in conflict, particularly when dealing with international terrorist groups. As a prominent theorist, the author emphasizes the importance of these practices for Western nations, suggesting that adherence to established ethical standards is crucial in navigating the complexities of contemporary warfare.

This thought-provoking book by Christopher Coker examines the evolution of war from a battle of wills to an exercise in risk management. It explores the shift in understanding war through the lens of political science, sociology, and history, highlighting the growing divide between homeland and national security in today's context.

In this thought-provoking book, philosopher Christopher Coker argues that war is an intrinsic part of the human condition, rooted in our evolutionary history. He contends that despite changing technologies and geopolitical landscapes, our capacity for war endures, and it will persist until it has exhausted its evolutionary potential.

Will tomorrow's wars be dominated by autonomous drones, land robots and warriors wired into a cybernetic network which can read their thoughts?

This is the story of the fictional warriors, heroes, villains, survivors and victims whose exploits thrill and appal us, capturing the existential appeal to men of war