What Is A Just War? A Reading Of Michael Walzer's Thought

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Abstract : War embodies numerous negative values, such as violence, conflict, hostility, and hatred. These elements prompt us to reflect on moral considerations and, at times, to seek different reasons to justify the existence of war. This tendency often distances us from recognizing the brutal, horrific, and criminal nature of war. Within the concept of a "just war," we must consider: Is it possible for a war to be just if it lies outside the framework of international norms and agreements? Is the notion of justice dependent on the cause of the war or the entities involved in the conflict? Furthermore, isn't war often a strategy used to assert dominance, reflecting a primitive mindset that has historically characterized Western perspectives? Keywords: just war, ethics, morality, ethical principles, human