New book release: How to Think About Terrorism

Professor Quassim Cassam from the Department of Philosophy has published a book entitled How to Think About TerrorismLink opens in a new window. Co-authored with the eminent terrorism scholar Richard English, the book aims to explore our understanding of terrorism, drawing on insights from philosophy, history and politics.

Professor Quassim's research focuses on extremism, the philosophy of terrorism, and the philosophy of general practice. This is his ninth book exploring subjects including terrorism, extremism, self-knowledge, perception, intellectual vices, and conspiracy theories.

To mark the occasion, a launch party was held at the Reform Club in London, with speeches about the book by the two authors and Jonathan Hall KC, the UK's Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation.

A full review of the book can be read in The SpectatorLink opens in a new window.