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Fighting machines : autonomous weapons and human dignity /

"This book addresses the relationship between lethal autonomous weapon systems, human dignity, and international law. Its central thesis is that the delegation of human responsibility for moral judgments to lethal autonomous weapon systems erodes human dignity and, consequently, international l...

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Main Authors: Saxon, Dan, 1958-
Published: University of Pennsylvania Press,
Publisher Address: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania :
Publication Dates: [2022]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Pennsylvania studies in human rights
Subjects:
Autonomous weapons systems > Moral and ethical aspects.
Autonomous weapons systems (International law)
Respect for persons.
Dignity.
International law > Moral and ethical aspects.
Summary: "This book addresses the relationship between lethal autonomous weapon systems, human dignity, and international law. Its central thesis is that the delegation of human responsibility for moral judgments to lethal autonomous weapon systems erodes human dignity and, consequently, international law"--
Carrier Form: 250 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages [201]-240) and index.
ISBN: 9780812253559
0812253558
Index Number: KZ5645
CLC: D995
Call Number: D995/S273
Contents: Introduction -- Elements of lethal autonomous weapon systems -- Human dignity and its role in international law -- Lethal autonomous weapon systems and human dignity -- Lethal autonomous weapon systems and international humanitarian law -- Lethal autonomous weapon systems and international human rights law -- Lethal autonomous weapon systems and international criminal law -- Lethal autonomous weapon systems and the responsibility of states and arms manufacturers -- Conclusion.

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