The just war theory (Latin: bellum iustum) [1] [2] is a doctrine, also referred to as a tradition, of military ethics that aims to ensure that a war is morally justifiable through a series of criteria, all of which must be met for a war to be considered just.

Just war theory deals with the justification of how and why wars are fought. The justification can be either theoretical or historical. The theoretical aspect is concerned with ethically justifying war and the forms that warfare may or may not take.

Just war, notion that the resort to armed force (jus ad bellum) is justified under certain conditions; also, the notion that the use of such force (jus in bello) should be limited in certain ways. Just war is a Western concept and should be distinguished from the Islamic concept of jihad (Arabic:

2016年7月19日 · Just war theory is an ethical framework used to determine when it is permissible to go to war. It originated with Catholic moral theologians like Augustine of Hippo and Thomas Aquinas, though it has had a variety of different forms over time.

just war theory, Set of conditions under which a resort to war is morally legitimate (jus ad bellum); also, rules for the moral conduct of war (jus in bello).

2024年4月1日 · This article critiques the Just War Tradition and proposes jus tumultuarium bellum as a new ethical framework for irregular warfare. It explores ethical considerations for 'by, with, and through'...

2024年10月13日 · Just war theorists argue that it is possible to both declare war and wage it in a just way. To build this theory, they break the doctrine into two main parts, jus ad bellum — the moral evaluations behind declaring war — and jus in …

2023年4月11日 · Just war theory presumes that there are legitimate uses of war but also sets moral boundaries on the waging of war. It deals with two fundamental questions concerning the ethics of war and peace: When is it morally and legally justified to go to war? What moral principles should we follow during war?

2024年6月19日 · Just War Theory serves as a cornerstone in military ethics, providing a moral framework guiding decisions regarding the conduct of warfare. Rooted in philosophical and theological principles, it articulates the conditions under which engaging in …

2024年11月1日 · The Just War Theory, while designed to provide ethical guidelines for military conflict, is not immune to manipulation and misuse. Its principles, meant to restrain and morally justify war, can be strategically interpreted, stretched, or selectively applied to suit the agendas of powerful actors.