Ethics Flashcards
just war theory pacifism sexual ethics philosophy (34 cards)
what is the just war theory?
is the use of violence between two or more nations to resolve a dispute
outline Christian attitudes towards the just war theory
- war and fighting are wrong except when they base their views on jesus
- some believe jesus was a pacifist “ blessed are the peace makers”
“take life for life, eye for eye,tooth for tooth”
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what justifies the just war theory?
- just war must be authorised by legal authority
- the cause of the war must be just
- war must be fought to establish good and get rid of evil
- there must be a reasonable chance of success
Outline the three areas that the just war theory covers
Jus ad bellum- the criteria for going to war or starting a job must be just
jus in bello-the conduct required during war in order for the war to be considered just
jus post bellum - the conditions for ensuring justice after the war is over
Problems that arise when using the just war theory
jus in bello- the use of weapons must be in proportion to the threat opposed
weaknesses of the just war theory
Just war encourages war- it has political and psychological effect suggesting that war can be acceptable
-people are unleashed to kill or wound each other
WAR IS TOO COMPLEX TO BE GOVERNED BY SIMPLISTIC PRINCIPALS
strengths of the just war theory
- The war must be considered the last resort after all diplomatic negotiations
- it is flexible and changes with time
- it allows defence for the defenceless
evidence for the just war theory
IRAQ CASE STUDY
the united nations invaded Iraq in 2003
-Dictatorial leader was in possession of weapons of mass destruction - removed from power
- ESTIMATYED THAT 150000 Iraq civilians died
what is a pacifist?
someone that holds that killing someone is a bad thing
Absolute pacifist
it is never right to take part in a war because one should never kill a human being
-violence is never right
relative pacifism
war is wrong but there are some circumstances when it could be the lesser of two evils
Religious pacifism
Christian ideas follow Jesus’ examples
- ” blessed are the peacemakers”
- USE NON VIOLENT ACTION INSTEAD
selective/ nuclear pacifist
opposition to wars that include weapons of mass destruction because of the devastating consequences
Strengths of pacifism
- opposes all forms of violence
- can follow examples of Jesus and religious teachings
- ‘love thy neighbour’
-respects sancity of life
weaknesses of pacifism
- may not allow self defence
- allows evil to dominate and flourish
- powerless against weapons of mass destruction
what does M.A.D stand for
Mutally
Assurred
Destruction
military strategy M.A.D
holds that it is always better to hold a stick as big , if not, bigger than your enemies
what does peter vardy say about the just war theory
‘to adhere to the just war theory, the state has to maintain an almost impossibly high moral standard’
Reasons for a sexualised society
social media,domestic violence, prostitution,childlessness,pre marital relationships,,contracertion
Reasons for a sexualised society
social media, domestic violence, prostitution, childlessness ,pre marital relationships,,contraception
Christianity and sexual relationships
the biblical emphasis is on a man and a woman expressing their union
‘the one flesh principle
all other relationships are seen as wrong and undermine the trust and protection offered by marriage.
Christian churches on sex
- sex should be confined to marriage
- sex should be seen as in the context of loving
what is the catechism of the roman catholic church?
natural law suggests that every aspect of creation is designed to work in particular ways
