Just war conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Just war
A
waged only to confront a ‘real and certain danger’, protect innocent
2
Q
Competent authority
A
declared only by those responsible for public order
3
Q
Comparative justice
A
no ‘absolute justice…’ rights, values justify loss of life?
4
Q
Right intention
A
pursuit of peace, reconciliation; avoid unnecessary destruction
5
Q
Last Resort
A
all peaceful alternatives have been exhausted
6
Q
Probability of success
A
intended results are likely to be achieved
7
Q
Proportionality
A
damage, cost proportionate to good expected
