Philosophy 2083F/G Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Noble Eightfold Path, Totalitarianism
6 Dec 2012
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Although one might have a just cause a war could still be illegitimate because of the non-fulfilment of the other criteria. There is often consensus between the parties of a war on the how of warfare. The criteria of last resort and probability of success turns out to be subordinate to the criterion of proportionality. Is indeed a separate criterion and remains independent of just cause. Stipulates that war be wages for this just cause. The issue is whether the act is admissible. Moreover one has to distinguish between concrete actions on the one hand and types of action on the other. The interveneing power may in its war effort not go further than is necessary for the achievement of the war objective defined by the causa justa. However having unattractive inclinations does not constitute a moral offence ph 27. It does not serve the protection of liberty and individual rights but rather constitutes character surveillance.
