I will know about the 3 parts of the Just War Theory – Jus ad bellum, Jus in bello,

Just post bellumHmk: Evaluate Just War Theory.

Traditional portrayals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgeYMK8TPRI

Glorified modern warfare:http://www.metacafe.com/watch/mv-FjzJ/

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Two key questions:When is it right to go to war?What is right to do in war? How should war be ended?

Just War theory attempts to specify conditions for both these questions

In the Summa Theologiae, Thomas Aquinas presents the general outline of what became the Just War Theory.

Addressed to heads of state and governments. They ‘set the wheels of war in motion’

Refers to when to start a warGive six requirements:

1. Just cause 2. Legitimate authority 3. Right intention 4. Likelihood of success 5. Proportionality 6. Last resort

Justice in war. Right conduct in the midst of battleApplies mainly to military commanders, officers

and soldiers. They are accountable for breaching the rules.

Conditions:1. Proportionality 2. Discrimination and non-combatant immunity 3. Obey all international laws 4. Fair treatment of Prisoners of War5. Avoid ‘evil’ means6. No Reprisals, avoid escalation

Justice after war (or during its ending)Transition from war to peaceConditions:

1. Proportionality – Avoid humiliation2. Discrimination – protect civilians3. Right vindication 4. Punishment – Offenders brought to justice and

held to account5. Compensation – Financial restitution to help

repair 6. Rehabilitation

1. 1 minute on your response to the title

2. 1 minute explaining why your opponent is wrong.

3. 3 questions aimed to trouble your opponent.

4. A 30 second summary explaining why you’ve won.

RULES: 1. If you are on one of the debating teams, you will be

individually representing your side in one of a number of head to heads!

2. Carefully prepare your points and questions as a group, but remember, when the debate begins, you’re on your own!

3. The judges decision is final. http://www.teachit.co.uk/custom_content/timer/timer.html

‘Just War Theory is an outdated theory. It is useless in today’s modern world.’

Using the lap tops!Research the views of modern people with

regards to fighting in war.Are they pacifists? Why?Some people to research include:

The Dalai LamaDietrich Bonhoeffer Andrew WilsonC S LewisAnyone else …