WMSF: Just War Theory. Classic and revisionist version WF-FI-123-WMET-CE22
Topics covered:
What type of rationale legitimizes the use of force against an autonomous political community?
What are the preconditions of a morally/legally justified military intervention undertaken on the territory of an independent state?
Which international institution possesses the entitlement to authorize the enforcement of universally recognized standards of execution of political power, e.g. respect for basic human rights?
Are there any moral/legal constraints on the membership in alliances aimed at eliminating specific threats to world peace?
To what extent are individual people responsible for the aggressive policy of (morally deplorable use of force by) their state leaders?
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(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
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Learning outcomes
Attitudes - criticism in relation to the superficial wordings related to the ethical assesment of military actions
Competence - the ability to independently analyze issues related to the armed conflict.
Knowledge - knowledge of the basic principles of just war theory in its historical and contemporary versions
Assessment criteria
Assessment will be based on participation in lectures and submitting one essay (1500 words) on the topics covered
Bibliography
Ludwik Ehrlich, "Works of Paul Vladimiri" (A Selection), Vol.I – III, Instytut Wydawniczy PAX, Warszawa, 1968.
Michael Walzer, “Just and Unjust Wars” , Basic Books, 2015)
Michael Walzer, "Arguing About War", Yale University Press, 2004
Zbigniew Rau, Tomasz Tulejski, (ed.) Bellum iustum versus bellum sacrum. Uniwersalny spór w refleksji średniowiecznej. Konstancja 1414–1418, Adam Marszałek, 2015.
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