What is it about?
A discussion of different responses to the question 'Why do people turn to political violence'. Discusses the view that terrorists are rational agents and criticises influential accounts of radicalisation.
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Why is it important?
A new theory of terrorism and political violence.
Perspectives
Applies philosophical ideas to enhance our understanding of terrorism.
Quassim Cassam
University of Warwick
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This page is a summary of: The Epistemology of Terrorism and Radicalisation, Royal Institute of Philosophy Supplement, November 2018, Cambridge University Press,
DOI: 10.1017/s1358246118000607.
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