War and peace

Question 1

Define war

Answer 1

A state of conflict between two or more groups

Question 2

What makes war such an important ethical issue?

Answer 2

Because there hasn’t been in a day in modern history where there hasn’t been some kind of war occuring. They cause huge amounts of death destruction and suffering and their repercussions can last for decades

Question 3

How do scholars decide whether a war is morally sound?

Answer 3

By judging whether it meets the criteria for a just war

Question 4

Define just

Answer 4

Something that is right or fair

Question 5

Who were the three main figures in developing the just war theory?

Answer 5

Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas and Francisco de Vitoria

Question 6

What three areas does the just war theory cover?

Answer 6

• Jus ad bellum
• Jus in bello
• Jus post bellum

Question 7

Define jus as bellum

Answer 7

Criteria for going to or starting a war

Question 8

Define jus in bello

Answer 8

Conduct required during war

Question 9

Define jus post bellum

Answer 9

Conditions for ensuring justice after the war has finished