Book Description
This book goes beyond historical and psychological explanations of the Holocaust to directly address the moral responsibility of individuals involved in it. While defending the view that individuals caught up in large-scale historical events like the Holocaust are still responsible for their choices, he provides the philosophical tools needed to assess the responsibility, both negative and positive, of perpetrators, accomplices, bystanders, victims, helpers and rescuers. This book will be an important addition to courses on the Holocaust in social and political philosophy, history, religion, and applied ethics. Visit our website for sample chapters!
About the Author
David H. Jones is professor of philosophy emeritus at The College of William & Mary.
Moral Responsibility in the Holocaust: A Study in the Ethics of Character FROM THE PUBLISHER
In Moral Responsibility in the Holocaust, David H. Jones goes beyond historical and psychological explanations of the Holocaust to directly address the moral responsibility of individuals involved in it. While defending the view that individuals caught up in large-scale historical events like the Holocaust are still responsible for their choices, he provides the philosophical tools needed to assess the responsibility, both negative and positive, of perpetrators, accomplices, bystanders, victims, helpers and rescuers.
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
Bringing together ideas from ethics, philosophy of law, and psychology, Jones (philosophy, The College of William and Mary) discusses basic concepts of individual responsibility (praise, blame, excuses, justification, liability to punishment, etc.) as they relate to the particular problems raised by the Holocaust. In addition to exploring the basic responsibility of Adolf Hitler for the tragedy, he also explores the roles of police battalions, Jewish ghetto leaders, and German civilians. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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