Just War Theory

Seth Lazar

Just War Theory

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Abstract

The basic problem of warfare is that it involves inflicting death and suffering on people who, in ordinary circumstances, would have fundamental moral protections - often conceived as human rights - against being treated in these ways. Of course, wars are problematic in many other respects, but if the killing cannot be justified, then the rest is irrelevant: our only choice is to affirm pacifism.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Oxford Companion to Comparative Politics
Editors	Joel Krieger
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Pages	618-623
Volume	2
Edition	1
ISBN (Print)	9780199738595
Publication status	Published - 2013

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