Mark Osiel Books

This author's work engages deeply with the complex issues surrounding transitional justice, particularly in societies grappling with the aftermath of conflict. Their writings explore the legal frameworks and ethical considerations essential for navigating peace and reconciliation processes. Through insightful analysis, the author sheds light on the challenges and nuances of international criminal and humanitarian law in contemporary global affairs. Their perspective is informed by extensive experience working with international bodies and governments.

Mass atrocity, ordinary evil, and Hannah Arendt

Making Sense of Mass Atrocity
276 pages
10 hours of reading
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Focusing on the limitations of legal frameworks, the book critically examines how law struggles to comprehend and address mass atrocities. It delves into the complexities and challenges faced by legal systems when confronted with such profound human rights violations, offering insights into the interplay between law, morality, and justice. Through its analysis, the work invites readers to reflect on the efficacy of legal responses to extreme violence and the broader implications for society.
Mass atrocity, ordinary evil, and Hannah Arendt
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This text addresses Hannah Arendt's controversial argument that perpetrators of mass crimes are unaware of their wrong-doing, and therefore criminal laws do not adequately address these defendants. It applies Arendt's arguments to the perpetrators of mass crime in Argentina's Dirty War.

Making Sense of Mass Atrocity

Mass atrocity, ordinary evil, and Hannah Arendt