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The just war theory postulates the belief that war, while it is terrible but less so with the right conduct, is not always the worst option. The just war theory presents a justifiable means of war with justice being an objective of armed conflict. [4] Important responsibilities, undesirable outcomes, or preventable atrocities may justify war. [3]
The philosophy of just war theorizes what aspects of war are justifiable according to morally acceptable principles. [2] Just war theory is based upon four core criteria to be followed by those determined to go to war. The four principles are as follows: just authority; just cause; right intention; last resort. [2]
Walzer's supreme emergency defines the exemption as a justification; Walzer argues that actions like targeting civilians are not violations of just war theory when a supreme emergency is in effect and one is not morally liable for the otherwise morally wrong action of attacking civilians. The supreme emergency is a justification, Walzer argues ...
Jus ad bellum is one pillar of just war theory. Just war theory states that war should only be condoned under 'just' conditions. [2] Jus ad bellum simply limits the causes for which war can be considered justifiable. [2] The other parts of just war theory include jus in bello (just actions in war) and jus post bellum (justice after war). [2]
The hoary doctrine of “proportionality” from the “just war” theory is being sorely tested by the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.
One morning in the chapel at Duke Divinity School, two ethics professors sat facing each other in debate about “Just War Theory.” While I usually consider myself a pacifist, I am well aware of ...
Walzer draws on medieval Just War theory to explore the reasons that can justify war jus ad bellum and the ethical limits on the conduct of war jus in bello in an attempt to work out a modern, secular theory of just war. [1] Walzer precises that in war not all action is equal, a just war exists and must be implemented through a strict display ...
Brian Orend is the Director of International Studies and a professor of Philosophy at the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario. Orend's works focus on just war theory and human rights. He is best known for his discussions of jus post bellum (justice after war), which deals with the termination phase of war.