War and Peace Flashcards
What is the just war theory?
Scholars developed a criteria that decides which wars can be fought. If war fits criteria, it is considered morally right.
Who are the roots of the just war theory?
Aquinas and Augustine.
What are the three areas of the just war theory?
Jus ad bellum, Jus in bello, Jus post bellum.
What is jus ad bellum?
Criteria when going to/ starting a war can be considered just.
What is the 7 Jus as bellum criteria?
1) Just cause
2) Just authority
3) Just intention
4) Proportionality
5) Last resort
6) Likelihood of success
7) Comparative justice
What is Jus in bello?
Conduct required during the war for it to be considered just.
What is the 2 criteria for Jus in bello?
1) Principle of proportionality
2) Principle of discrimination
What is Jus post bellum?
Conditions ensuring justice after the war.
What is the 5 criteria for Jus post bellum?
1) Punishment
2) Proportionality
3) Discrimination
4) Compensation
5) Rights vindication
What is Pacifism?
Belief that all wars and violence is wrong as it is wrong to kill others.
What is absolute pacifism?
The belief that war cannot be justified.
What is relative pacifism?
War is wrong, but it can be justified if it is the lesser of two evils.
What is nuclear pacifism?
War is justified except when nuclear weapons are involved.
What is active pacifism?
Actively encouraging peace.
