SOC203H1 Lecture Notes - New Idea, Georg Simmel, Moral Authority
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2 torture as a concept: torture: inflicting excruciating pain on an individual. Luke"s is interesting in the torture inflicted by states. Can be engaged by individuals or the state. To humiliate someone might be a form of mental of psychological torture. Luke"s is asking are there circumstances under which liberal democratic states can justify the use of torture. Some people believe torture is wrong under all circumstances. Groups on principle opposed to all sorts of torture ex. Ticking bomb argument: authorities have reason to be live an attack will take place at a certain time. States have responsibility to protect innocent citizens should they not have the responsibility to engage in torture to extract information. The ticking bomb argument that is being used to justify the employment of torture but luke says this is not very good. Luke"s says it is unlikely for those being held prisoner would have this information.
