Just War Summary Flashcards
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Intro:
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- First developed by Augustine of Hippo and later by Thomas Aquinas
- Consists of Jus ad bellum, Jus in bello, Just post bellum
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Jus ad bellum
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- Just Cause (Augustine, Vardy, Shue, McMahan)
- Just Authority
- Just Intention (Aquinas, Vardy)
- Proportionality
- Last Resort (Coady)
- Likelihood of Success (Vardy and Coady)
- Comparitive Justice (Vardy)
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Jus ad Bellum (Scholars)
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JC. Aquinas: just cause is in response to ‘some fault’
JC. Vardy: Very open and inclusive (JC)
JC. Shue: Previously defined as defence against aggression (humanitarian military intervention, preventative war) (JC)
JC. McMahan: Too complex too be assessed
JI. Aquinas: Just intension is advancement of good and avoidance of evil
LR. Coady: Country should not waste time when country poses immediate threat.
LS: Vardy: Could lead to build up of forces
LS: Coady: desperate circumstances
CJ: Usually justice on both sides
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Jus in bello
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- Principle of Proportionality
2. Principle of Discimination (Bowie)
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Just post bellum
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- Punishment
- Proportionality
- Discrimination
- Compensation
- Rights Vindication
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Bowie
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- If civilians support a war that is unproved, are they more guilty than defending soldiers?