Ancient Foundations
This 4th-century philosopher described war as a "mournful necessity."
Who is St. Augustine?
This pillar refers to the rules and justifications before a war begins.
What is Jus ad bellum?
In Islam, this term refers to a "struggle," which can include a last-resort military defense.
What is Jihad?
These remote-controlled weapons allow soldiers to attack from thousands of miles away.
What are Drones?
A country is attacked and fights back in self-defense. Does this meet "Just Cause"?
Yes.
This is the middle-ground philosophy between Pacifism and Realism.
What is Just War Theory?
This pillar refers to ethical conduct and behavior during the war.
What is Jus in bello?
In Hinduism, this is the sacred duty of a warrior to fight for righteousness.
What is Dharma?
This modern set of international laws was based on ancient Just War religious ethics.
What are the Geneva Conventions?
A leader goes to war to steal oil but tells the public it's for "freedom." Which Aquinas rule is broken?
Right Intention.
This person created a "checklist" for war in the 13th century, including "Right Intention."
Who is Thomas Aquinas?
This pillar refers to the fairness of peace treaties after a war.
What is Jus post bellum?
This famous Hindu text features a conversation about the ethics of war between Arjuna and Krishna.
What is the Bhagavad Gita?
This proposed "4th Pillar" suggests ending a war as fast as possible in the nuclear age.
What is Jus Terminatio?
A nation shuts down an enemy's internet, causing hospital power failures. Is this a "clean" war?
No (it targets civilian infrastructure).
This philosophy argues that violence is never a moral option, no matter the reason.
What is Pacifism?
This core rule states that soldiers must never intentionally target civilians.
What is Non-combatant Immunity?
Name two things Islamic law forbids soldiers from harming during war.
Women, children, livestock, or trees/environment.
This is the ethical concern that technology makes starting a war "too easy."
What is the Ethics of Distance?
A soldier refuses a command to harm a civilian because of their faith. What are they practicing?
Conscientious Objection (or following Jus in bello).
True or False: St. Augustine believed that staying "peaceful" during a genocide is a sin.
True (The Bystander Dilemma).
If a war is started for a "Just Cause" but fought with "Unjust" behavior, which pillar is being violated?
Jus in bello.
Most religions agree that for a war to be just, it must be declared by this type of "Authority."
What is Sovereign or Legitimate Authority?
Why does the "Realist" philosophy disagree with Just War Theory?
They believe ethics don't apply to war; only power and winning matter.
You bomb a weapons factory, but it's next to a school. You decide the "good" of the bomb outweighs the "bad" of the risk. What rule are you weighing?
Proportionality.