1. Just War Theory
In his discussions, Augustine made it very evident that individual and states have different responsibilities when it came to war and violence. ... This quote by Augustine states why an injustice is a greater evil than war, and it was proper to carry out a lesser evil if it would prevent a greater evil. ... This idea is derived from the thinking that war is a great evil, and that it is wrong to cause suffering and pain, and death where there is no hope for success. ... Secondly, it must prevent more evil than the war itself causes. ... Lastly, all other ways of resolving the problem should...
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