The Just War Theory

Just War Theory is a philosophical framework that outlines when it is justified to go to war and how wars should be conducted ethically. It includes two main parts: "jus ad bellum," which examines the reasons for entering a war, such as self-defense or protecting innocent lives, and "jus in bello," which governs the conduct within war, emphasizing principles like proportionality and discrimination between combatants and non-combatants. The theory aims to ensure that warfare is a last resort and is conducted in a manner that minimizes unnecessary harm, striving to balance moral considerations with the realities of conflict.