Just War Summary

Question 1

Intro:

Answer 1

• First developed by Augustine of Hippo and later by Thomas Aquinas
• Consists of Jus ad bellum, Jus in bello, Just post bellum

Question 2

Jus ad bellum

Answer 2

1. Just Cause (Augustine, Vardy, Shue, McMahan)
2. Just Authority
3. Just Intention (Aquinas, Vardy)
4. Proportionality
5. Last Resort (Coady)
6. Likelihood of Success (Vardy and Coady)
7. Comparitive Justice (Vardy)

Question 3

Jus ad Bellum (Scholars)

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Jus in bello

Answer 4

1. Principle of Proportionality

2. Principle of Discimination (Bowie)

Question 5

Just post bellum

Answer 5

1. Punishment
2. Proportionality
3. Discrimination
4. Compensation
5. Rights Vindication

Question 6

Bowie

Answer 6

• If civilians support a war that is unproved, are they more guilty than defending soldiers?