Published In
Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2012
Subjects
Just war doctrine -- History, War -- Moral and ethical aspects, Aggression -- International law
Abstract
The article provides an account of the unlikely revival of the medieval Just War Theory, due in large part to the efforts of Michael Walzer. Its purpose is to address the question: What is a just war theorist? By exploring contrasts between scholarly activity and forms of international activism, the paper argues that just war theorists appear to be just war criminals, both on the count of aiding and abetting aggression and on the count of inciting troops to commit war crimes.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/9410
Citation Details
Jokic, A., "What's a just war theorist?" (July 2012). Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology, Vol. 4(2): 91-114.
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