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Philosophy & Public AffairsVolume 43, Issue 4 p. 255-286 Original Article The Myth of the Optional War: Why States Are Required to Wage the Wars They Are Permitted to Wage KIERAN OBERMAN, KIERAN OBERMANSearch for more papers by this author KIERAN OBERMAN, KIERAN OBERMANSearch for more papers by this author First published: 10 December 2015 https://doi.org/10.1111/papa.12063Citations: 8 I presented this article to Edinburgh University's Political Theory Research Group and received helpful feedback. I am also grateful to Alfred Archer, Daniel Butt, Philip Cook, Elizabeth Cripps, Christina Dineen, Holly Lawford-Smith, Alan Oberman, David Rodin, and Victor Tadros for their suggestions on various drafts. The insightful comments of the two reviewers transformed the article for the better. Particular thanks are owed to Jonathan Parry, James Stazicker, and Patrick Tomlin for multiple conversations and invaluable advice. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume43, Issue4Fall 2015Pages 255-286 RelatedInformation
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