Moralities of Drone Violence

Moralities of Drone Violence is a book that examines the ethical implications of violent drone use, considering military ethics, law enforcement ethics, moral injury, and ethical human-machine interaction. It provides a broad framework to assess drone violence, drawing upon and expanding beyond traditional Just War thinking. The book explores the relationships between weaponized drone technology, international politics, criminal justice, and ethical theory, offering a detailed exploration of the ways in which drone use can be judged as just or unjust in various circumstances.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

The use of armed drones has raised significant ethical concerns, particularly in the context of military ethics, law enforcement ethics, moral injury, and ethical human-machine interaction. This assessment aims to explore the potential for just and unjust uses of armed drones, drawing upon multiple conceptual bases for making moral judgments about violence.

A broad framework is employed to ethically assess drone violence, encompassing and extending beyond traditional Just War thinking. This framework encompasses warfare, violent law enforcement, tele-intimate violence, and violence devolved to AI technologies. By adopting this comprehensive approach, the book seeks to provide greater clarity in understanding the ethical implications of using armed drones in various contexts.

The relationships between weaponized drone technology, international politics, criminal justice, and ethical theory are intricately examined in Moralities of Drone Violence. The book offers a detailed exploration of these interconnected aspects, shedding light on the ethical challenges and dilemmas associated with the use of armed drones.

Moral uncertainty surrounding the use of armed drones has persisted for over two decades. In response, Moralities of Drone Violence aims to provide greater clarity by exploring and organizing a diverse range of ways in which violent drone use can be judged as just or unjust in different circumstances. The book organizes moral ideas around several concepts of drone violence, including warfare, violent law enforcement, tele-intimate violence, and violence devolved from humans to AI technologies.

By adopting a broad-based approach to normative inquiry, the book affords more scope to discern and address the potential for armed drones to support moral progress or to generate injustice. It encourages readers to consider the ethical implications of these weapon systems from various perspectives and to engage in critical dialogue to promote responsible and ethical use of armed drones.

In conclusion, Moralities of Drone Violence is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in exploring the ethical dimensions of armed drone use. By providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary analysis, the book contributes to the ongoing debate about the responsible and ethical use of military technology in contemporary society.

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474490085