Nature and importance of just war theory Flashcards
1
Q
Just Cause
A
Resisting aggression, self-defence, remove injustice
2
Q
Lawful Authority
A
Government, UN etc.
3
Q
Last Resort
A
All other methods exhausted
4
Q
Reasonable Chance of Success
A
No unnecessary warfare
5
Q
Necessary Force
A
Nuclear bombs on small country = no go
6
Q
Legitimate Targets
A
No hospitals, schools, only military bases etc.
7
Q
Theory of Just War (4)
A
Just Cause Lawful Authority Last Resort Reasonable Chance of Success Necessary Force Legitimate Targets
