Assignment task: Just War Theory: All of the major religious traditions contain teachings of war. Western views are influenced by Christian notions of "Just War" conceived nearly 2000 years ago by St. Augustine. According to general acceptable principles, "Just War" should be:
- Based on clear legitimate or just aims.
- Undertaken by a legitimate authority (i.e. a Nation State/recognized government).
- Not undertaken out of hate, greed, or other base motives.
- Prosecuted only as a last resort.
- Likely to succeed in imposing justice and order.
Answer both of these questions:
1- Why do nations go to war?
2- If "Just War" theory defines war as the absence of peace; can it be said that peace is the absence of war? Why?
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