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   The just war theory (Latin: bellum iustum) [1] [2] is a doctrine, also referred to as a tradition, of military ethics that aims to ensure that a war is morally justifiable through a series of criteria, all of which must be met for a war to be considered just.

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3. www.bbc.co.uk › ethics › warEthics - War: What is a Just War? - BBC

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   Jul 20, 2006 · What is a Just War? The war must be for a just cause. The war must be lawfully declared by a lawful authority. The intention behind the war must be good. All other ways of resolving the problem ...

4. www.bbc.co.uk › ethics › warEthics - War: Just War - introduction - BBC

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   Jul 20, 2006 · Introduction. The just war theory is a largely Christian philosophy that attempts to reconcile three things: taking human life is seriously wrong. states have a duty to defend their citizens, and ...

5. www.britannica.com › topic › just-warJust war | International Law, Morality & Conflict Resolution ...

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   The four most important conditions are: (1) the war must be declared openly by a proper sovereign authority (e.g., the governing authority of the political community in question); (2) the war must have a just cause (e.g., defense of the common good or a response to grave injustice); (3) the warring state must have just intentions (i.e., it must ...

6. iep.utm.edu › justJust War Theory - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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   Just war theory deals with the justification of how and why wars are fought. The justification can be either theoretical or historical. The theoretical aspect is concerned with ethically justifying war and the forms that warfare may or may not take. The historical aspect, or the “just war tradition,” deals with the historical body of rules ...

7. www.carnegiecouncil.org › key-terms › just-warJust war - Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs

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   Feb 22, 2023 · Definition & Introduction. Just war is warfare that is justified by a moral or legal tradition. Just war theory presumes that there are legitimate uses of war but also sets moral boundaries on the waging of war. It deals with two fundamental questions concerning the ethics of war and peace: When is it morally and legally justified to go to war?

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   Does just war theory apply to individuals?

   • It only applies to states, and not to individuals (although an individual can use the theory to help them decide whether it is morally right to take part in a particular war). Just War Theory provides a useful framework for individuals and political groups to use for their discussions of possible wars.

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   Is a war a just war?

   • There are two parts to Just War theory, both with Latin names: Jus ad bellum: the conditions under which the use of military force is justified. Jus in bello: how to conduct a war in an ethical manner. A war is only a Just War if it is both justified, and carried out in the right way.

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   What is a third part of just war theory?

   • A third part of just war theory is The historical aspect of just war, also referred to as the just war tradition, represents the historical rules, such as the Geneva Convention, that have been applied to wars.

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   How should a just war be fought?

   • The war must be lawfully declared by a lawful authority. The intention behind the war must be good. All other ways of resolving the problem should have been tried first. There must be a reasonable chance of success. The means used must be in proportion to the end that the war seeks to achieve.

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   Does the theory justify wars?

   • The theory is not intended to justify wars but to prevent them, by showing that going to war except in certain limited circumstances is wrong, and thus motivate states to find other ways of resolving conflicts. 'Just', or merely 'permissible'?

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   What are the principles of a just war?

   • The principles of a Just War originated with classical Greek and Roman philosophers like Plato and Cicero and were added to by Christian theologians like Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. There are two parts to Just War theory, both with Latin names: Jus ad bellum: the conditions under which the use of military force is justified.

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9. www.cambridge.org › core › journalsJust War Theory and the Last of Last Resort | Ethics ...

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   Jun 12, 2015 · The last resort requirement of just war theory (henceforth “last resort”) is a widely accepted jus ad bellum criterion that must be met in order for a war to be just. . Many believe that a resort to war is permissible only if peaceful options that have a reasonable chance of achieving a just aim have been attempted for a reasonable amount of time and have fail