Dr. Cohen on Just War Theory | The Morality of War

Описание: Can war ever be moral?

In this lecture, Dr. Rodgir Cohen explores the classical principles of Just War Theory, a moral framework developed within the Christian intellectual tradition to answer one of the most difficult ethical questions in political life: under what conditions, if any, is war morally permissible?

Drawing on the thought of Augustine of Hippo and later developments in medieval and modern ethics, this lecture explains the three major categories of Just War Theory:

• Jus ad Bellum – When is it right to go to war?
• Jus in Bello – How must war be fought ethically?
• Jus post Bellum – What justice is required after war ends?

We examine key principles such as:

Just Cause

Legitimate Authority

Right Intention

Proportionality

Discrimination

Military Necessity

Humane Treatment

This framework continues to shape debates about humanitarian intervention, terrorism, international law, and contemporary global conflicts. Rather than glorifying war, Just War Theory seeks to restrain it by imposing moral boundaries on political violence.

Whether you are a student of political science, religious studies, ethics, or international relations, this lecture provides a clear and structured introduction to one of the most influential moral traditions in Western thought.

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