A Just Cause

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   05/03/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Conclusion. A Just Cause: Another Look at War As Michael Walzer frequently states, war is hell ; however, that has not stopped people from engaging in it for ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Walzer's view on intervening in another nation's practices or problems. Walzer's exceptions to this general prohibition of intervention. Overriding the non-intervention principle and the case of humanitarian crises. His attempt to...»

Afghanistan as a Just War

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   05/16/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « The principles of which makes the entering into war a morally justifiable action are usually defined as having just cause, being declared by a proper authority ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Justifying a war. The critical implications of human treatment. The major US failures . Coclusion. Works cited....»

Are there ‘just wars'?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « There are 6 main principles to jus ad bellum: just cause, right authority, right intention, reasonable hope, macro proportionality and last resort. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Just War Theory, a secular idea aiming at morally legitimizing wars.. The classical definition of a Just War.. The evolutions of the Just War Theory from Antiquity to the 17th century.. A redefinition of the theory considering the...»

The origins of human aggression and Just War Theory

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   10/10/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « and, though the former stressed love even in violence while the latter stressed natural justice, both agreed that right intention and just cause must be ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Critics of just war theory.. Just war theory and the accountability of political leaders for their actions.. The first mandate of jus ad bellum (Latin for Justice to war).. The Vietnam War and the 'Domino Theory'.. The current war on...»

Was the NATO bombardment of Serbia legitimate?

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « The five criteria described by V. Popovski are: - The existence of a humanitarian crisis that is to say there must be a just cause to act. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introducion.. The idea of standardized criteria to legitimate the use of force.. Criteria in the case of Kosovo.. Conclusion.....»

Abolitionists and the Klu Klux Klan

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Research papers   |   10/22/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « The Ku Klux Klan was a movement that was not created because there was a just cause to fight for, but because so many Southerners were disappointed with their ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The abolitionist movement . Begining of the movement. Its growth in the North . Strategies used by the abolitionists . Reasons for success. Fighting for a just cause. The size of the population. The abolitionist mindset today. The Ku...»

Kurosawa's samurai films and the Westerns that were inspired by them

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « for the innocents of the village. They do it for themselves in a way, to fight a just cause. In The Magnificent Seven there is an ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The films of Akira Kurosawa.. Adaptations.. The vast, untapped resources and land in the West.. Western towns.. One of the most powerful scenes of 'seven Samurai'.. Only one example of the lack of power in the law in 'Seven...»

The United States: A "theodemocracy"? The ambiguous relationship between religion and politics

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « A poor, rotten government of man, that would say, without the shadow of provocation or just cause, 'Cut that man's head off; put that one on the rack, arrest ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Emphasis on the complex relationship between Rome and religion. . This political model.. First evoked by Josephus Flavius.. The concept of theocracy which could be linked to the Roman Empire.. The complex relationship between religion...»

Bush's preventive war: Doctrine of mass confusion (Broadening or contortion of the concept of pre-emptive self-defense?)

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   05/16/2009   |   .doc   |   23 pages
Document abstract : « A political Issue Just War Theory and the Bush Doctrine A) Just Cause and Right Authority a) Preventive self-defense as a Just Cause b) The Right Authority to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction . Chapter one: Establishment of the Bush Doctrine. Emergence of a new doctrine . Laying down new focuses . Clear formulation of a doctrine . An ambiguity persist . Chapter two: Legality of the Doctrine. Historical...»

Utopian Thought: Political Perfection Built Upon Human Imperfection

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Although war or battle as a thing very beastly,they do detest (More, 97), under Utopian politics, the most just cause of war was provoked when any people ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The character of Hythlodae. Lazy and unproductive. Hythlodae as a well dressed gentleman. The moment Pines realizes his position . The political significance of Neville's Isle of Pines. William's father's reaction to his un Christian...»

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