In this paper‚ I will attempt to argue Michael Walzer’s reasoning that war is not inevitable‚ and show that freedom of choice does not exists for the parties involved. I will present an argument for the inevitability of war after outlining Walzer’s objections to the realist’s point of view on the morality of war. In Just and Unjust Wars‚ Walzer argues against the realist’s view on the morality of war; namely‚ that war is inevitable therefore eliminating freedom of choice. Before delving into the
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Just War Thousands of years ago‚ before motor vehicles‚ before long distance travel‚ before Christianity itself‚ scholars and philosophers were debating a question which is still on the forefront of many minds today: Is war ever just? By the 4th century‚ St. Augustine‚ also known as Augustine of Hippo‚ had developed a set of criteria regarding when it was justified to go to war (Patterson). These criteria are still widely used today‚ although debated by many‚ especially with the recent use of drones
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The Philosophy of War War is an intentional conflict that is widespread and considered a phenomenon between political communities. There are three main perspectives of the ethics of war. Just War Theory is the most influential perspective of war. Realism is very influential amongst political scientist‚ as well as practitioners of international relations. Literal and straightforward‚ a pacifist rejects war and specific kinds and degree of violence. War is an actual armed conflict‚ thus individual
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Just wars are very important because one of the main goals is to protect the civilians and their rights. Without Just wars ‚our nation’s civilians would be in extreme danger ‚ with wars occurring based on biased reasons like a person or group of people’s ethnicity or religion. Also without Just Wars the nation would not be providing us any form of safety or protection. To prevent this danger‚the Just War Doctrine states‚ many important criteria that our nation has to follow. Without ‚these rules
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Christianity sets out a clear path for individuals to allow them to grow in peace. Within Christianity‚ it provides a much broader understanding of peace through Sacred texts‚ The Just War Theory and Pacifism‚ and also through significant people. From this‚ it guides adherents to provide and create positive relationships amongst others to promote peace around the world. As said by Martin Luther King Jr. who strongly believes in world peace stated “peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek‚
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“War‚ what is it good for”? The lyrics to the 60’s pop song‚ provokes the question that Just War proponents and Pacifists have wrestled with throughout history‚ reaching opposite conclusions. Those in favor of Just War theory‚ say war is only good insofar as it is fought for the right reasons and brings about the right end. Whereas‚ Pacifists reject war completely‚ preferring peaceful means to resolve conflict. But which one is morally and ethically right? Which one should be adopted and practiced
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Dear Saint John’s College High School community‚ Growing up in the nation’s capital has given me many opportunities to grow as a person that many people do not get. In my opinion‚ three things that have shaped me as a person are being an only child‚ given the chance to travel many places independently‚ and having a wide variety of hobbies. First‚ I believe being an only child has made me a stronger person because of the responsibilities I have and confidence within myself. As
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Good Intentions There is a famous proverb; The Road to hell is paved with good intentions‚ originated by Saint Bernard of Claivaux. In Native Son‚ a number of characters that fall into this category. They believe that they are doing what is best for this person; however‚ they find out that their good intentions were not all that good. The story mainly revolves around Bigger‚ Jan‚ Mary Dalton and her family. Bigger was an African American male who lived during the rise of communism. Bigger‚ Jan and
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In 2008‚ I was a eight year old and‚ regrettably‚ a member of the Saint Joseph Cross Country team. I consistently finished in the last five runners‚ and despised every moment that I spent training for the race season. Even though I began running cross country in elementary school‚ I was never a natural. After years‚ I was allowed to quit. By the time I was a freshman in high school‚ I had forgotten my hatred of running. After much enticement from my mother - a runner herself - I joined Bowling Green
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Everyone’s childhoods vary in what they experience and how it shapes them into a model individual. This is occurs in Lives of the Saints by Nino Ricci and Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt where both protagonists face difficult childhoods. The two families lack a male role model due to their poor fathers but makes the boys more responsible. In addition‚poor relations with relatives affect the boys but they learn to be more compassionate people. Finally‚ both mothers do not show love towards Vitto
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