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In this thoughtful treatise, John Kultgen argues that the U.S. must abandon cold war ways of thinking that have corrupted American politics and take the lead in a worldwide effort to abolish nuclear weapons. This first step, in conjunction with the establishment of new methods of resolving conflicts, would put the country and the world on a path toward more genuine security. Kultgen seeks to convince his fellow citizens that taking action to demand the abolition of nuclear weapons is more than ever both a moral imperative and a patriotic duty. I hope he succeeds. -- Robbie Lieberman, Southern Illinois University

In this thoughtful treatise, John Kultgen argues that the U.S. must abandon cold war ways of thinking that have corrupted American politics and take the lead in a worldwide effort to abolish nuclear weapons. This first step, in conjunction with the establishment of new methods of resolving conflicts, would put the country and the world on a path toward more genuine security. Kultgen seeks to convince his fellow citizens that taking action to demand the abolition of nuclear weapons is more than ever both a moral imperative and a patriotic duty. I hope he succeeds. -- Robbie Lieberman, Southern Illinois University Kultgen reminds us of the reasons for abolishing nuclear weapons, especially because of the consequences of their use and even if they are maintained solely for defense. His chapter on the immorality of nuclear deterrence, the heart of this book, articulates the continued relevance of the long tradition of philosophical opposition to nuclear weapons. Kultgen also addresses paths toward abolition and resources for readers wanting to pursue these issues in further depth. -- William C. Gay, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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John Kultgen is professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Missouri, Columbia.

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