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Routledge Lecture in Philosophy: Arguing about torture

Routledge Lecture in Philosophy: Arguing about torture

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More than 20 years ago, international law declared torture a crime that can never be justified and yet governments continue to do it. Professor David Luban examines the ethical issues surrounding its use. Lecture sponsored by Routledge. Recorded 21 October 2011.
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