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This document summarizes key points from Michael Walzer's book "Just and Unjust Wars". It discusses Walzer's rejection of realism and relativism in just war theory. Walzer argues that there …
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18K views6 pagesJust and Unjust Wars Summary
This document summarizes key points from Michael Walzer's book "Just and Unjust Wars". It discusses Walzer's rejection of realism and relativism in just war theory. Walzer argues that there are moral standards in war, as seen through common moral judgments, and that war involves both jus ad bellum (justice of going to war) and jus in bello (justice in how a war is fought). Aggression is considered a crime that can justify defensive war. However, preemptive war may be justified if the threat is imminent. The rights of political communities and individuals are also discussed.
87% found this document useful (31 votes)
18K views6 pagesJust and Unjust Wars Summary
This document summarizes key points from Michael Walzer's book "Just and Unjust Wars". It discusses Walzer's rejection of realism and relativism in just war theory. Walzer argues that there …
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