Moral Constraints on War. Principles and Cases

L. , Lanham , Boulder : Lexington Books, 2020.

Kashnikov B., Coppieters B., Ceulemans C., Fotion N., Apressyan R., Hartle A., Kizilkaya Z., Leunis J., Tian X., Van Damme G.

Leading author: Coppieters B.

Academic editor: Coppieters B., C. Ceulemans, N. Fotion

Editor-in-chief: Coppieters B.

Under the general editorship: Coppieters B.

This third edition of Moral Constraints on War offers a principle by principle presentation of the ethics of war as is found in the age-old tradition of the Just War. Parts one and two trace the evolution of Just War Theory, analyzing the principles of jus ad bellum and jus in bello: the principles that determine the conditions under which it is just to start a war and then conduct military operations. Each chapter provides a historical background of the principle under discussion and an in-depth analysis of its meaning. More so than in the previous editions, there is a special focus on the transcultural nature of the principles. Besides theoretical clarifications, each of the principles is also put to the test with numerous historical and contemporary examples. In Part three, Just War Theory is applied in three specific case studies: the use of the atomic bomb against Japan in World War II, the Korean War (1950-53), and the use of armed drones in the "war on terror." Bringing together an international coterie of philosophers and political scientists, this accessible and practical guide offers both students of military ethics and of international relations rich, up-to-date insights into the pluralistic character of Just War Theory.

Chapters

Last Resort

Kashnikov B., Coppieters B., Apressyan R. et al., , in: Moral Constraints on War. Principles and Cases.: L., Lanham, Boulder: Lexington Books, 2020. Ch. 6 P. 111–130.

The principle of Last Resort belongs to the core principles of Just War Theory. It is regarded as one of the contstraints on war. In its application the combatants are concerned with taking all possible efforts not to be provoced to start a war before it is truly necessary or unavoidable. In this chapter we ...

Added: March 12, 2020

Right Intentions

Kashnikov B., Coppieters B., Kizilkaya Z. et al., , in: Moral Constraints on War. Principles and Cases.: L., Lanham, Boulder: Lexington Books, 2020. Ch. 3 P. 69–85.

The principle of Right Intentions is closely related to the Just Cause Principle. It may be referred to as the subjective part of the Right Intentions. Nevertheless it is regarded as a moral principle in its own right. Further mor the intention to go to war may have nothing to do with the Just Cause, ...

Added: March 12, 2020

Keywords: терроризм, война, terrorism, just war theory, jus in bello, jus ad bellum, теория справедливой войны, Jus in Bello, jus ad bellum, wars