Ethics of Political Commemoration: Towards a New Paradigm

The book proposes a new Ethics of Political Commemoration that draws from the Just War tradition and aims to guide debates on remembrance and its impact on relationships and the future. It offers a moral argument with memorable illustrations from various conflict regions and connects to mainstream debates in Western Europe and the United States. The framework seeks to engage citizens and scholars and help those who work to transform conflicts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 161 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This book presents a novel Ethics of Political Commemoration, drawing inspiration from the Just War tradition. It recognizes that remembrance is frequently pursued with political and even coercive intentions. The framework, comprising the Ius ad Memoriam (what to commemorate) and Ius in Memoria (how to commemorate) criteria, aims to steer ongoing debates toward transformative outcomes. By presenting a moral argument supported by memorable illustrations, Gutbrod and Wood draw from their experiences in Armenia, Georgia, Ireland, Lebanon, and Libya, while also engaging with mainstream discussions in Western Europe and the United States. By integrating an ethical tradition with conflict transformation practices, the framework fosters a symbiotic relationship that enriches both perspectives. The book serves as a comprehensive introduction to the ethics, aimed at engaging citizens and scholars alike, as well as providing valuable insights for those engaged in conflict transformation efforts.

This book presents a novel Ethics of Political Commemoration, drawing inspiration from the Just War tradition. It recognizes that remembrance is frequently pursued with political and even coercive intentions. The framework, comprising the Ius ad Memoriam (what to commemorate) and Ius in Memoria (how to commemorate) criteria, aims to steer ongoing debates toward transformative outcomes. By presenting a moral argument supported by memorable illustrations, Gutbrod and Wood draw from their experiences in Armenia, Georgia, Ireland, Lebanon, and Libya, while also engaging with mainstream discussions in Western Europe and the United States. By integrating an ethical tradition with conflict transformation practices, the framework fosters a symbiotic relationship that enriches both perspectives. The book serves as a comprehensive introduction to the ethics, aimed at engaging citizens and scholars alike, as well as providing valuable insights for those engaged in conflict transformation efforts.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 151 x 218 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031315930
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023