Explain The Three Criteria For A Just War

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This article relate to war because the article mentioned that many theologians and political philosopher agree that war is necessary and its justifiable. It explained a lot in the article about the three criteria for a just war. So the first one is right authority which is a sovereign government rather than indiviuals. The second one is just case which means to get revenge and to get back what was unjustly seized. Finally the third one is right intention which when you get a good advise or the avoiodence of evil. Based on the article there are principles the first one is Jus ad bellum which mean the right to go to war and the second one is Jus in bello means right conduct in war. Also the article mentioned eight points, legitimate authority and that indivisuals and groups can not take their arms against other peoplr, and …show more content…

Right intention as I mentioned before the government should try first to establish peace instead of choosing “just war.”last resort; the government must be responsible for rescuring peace before restoring to force. Reasonable chance of success; the government can not resort to war unless they sure of success it. Proportionality; the government can respond to aggression with force only if the defensive actions did not exceed the damage that is done by the aggression itself. Noncombatants immunity; waging the war would be only for the combatants not the civilians because they are innocent and tbey should not get harmed. Proportionate means; ensure that the military achieving their goals and goods. I learned a lot from this article there was some points that I did not know about them for example before waging the war they try to establish peace instead of using force and declare the war on the other

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