Just war theory

The justification, as well as the principles behind war has been debated upon over the centuries. Wars have been waged as early as the first groups of human civilization during the dawn of history. However, as human civilization developed and became morally inclined, man began questioning the validity and necessity for groups to engage in…

            Author Michael Walzer’ Arguing About War is an extremely well-written and meaningful examination of what is unfortunately occupying so many people around the world—why is there so much warfare and how can it be justified. Walzer does not pretend to be a policy-maker or adviser to those who are. Today’s wars are affecting everyone…

“It is well that war is so terrible, lest we should grow too fond of it,” said the famous American general, Robert E. Lee during the American Civil War. The United States has found herself in war once again, and the nation is torn on whether or not to support President George W. Bush in…

Yes the quotes above from George w bush’s speech are indicating that the united tastes is entering Iraq with the right intentions, the motives he gives are that he wants to free the “oppressed Iraq people” and to defend the world from grave danger. 3. How does the President indicate that war is sanctioned by…

Pacifists oppose war and violence, believing that killing and harming people is morally wrong, making all wars unjust. They advocate for peaceful conflict resolution. The Just War theory assesses the justice of going to war and the conduct of war. It aims to reconcile three principles: the sanctity of human life, the duty of states…