The Just War Tradition

The Just War Tradition is a set of ethical guidelines used to determine when it is morally acceptable to go to war and how to conduct oneself during conflict. It emphasizes that war should only be a last resort, initiated for just causes like self-defense or protecting innocent people, with proper authority and intention. The tradition also stresses the importance of proportionality, discrimination between combatants and civilians, and humane treatment of all parties. Overall, it seeks to balance the realities of conflict with moral responsibility, ensuring war is fought justly and ethically.