Just War by Charles Guthrie and Michael Quinlan
VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: Just War by Charles Guthrie and Michael Quinlan. The Just War Tradition. Ethics in Modern Warfare Summary: Just War is a short book published in 2007 that examines when war can be morally justified and how war should be conducted ethically. The authors argue that, although war is inherently destructive, societies need a moral framework to limit when force is used and how it is used. Guthrie and Quinlan trace the tradition back to Christian thinkers, particularly St Augustine and St Thomas Aquinas, while explaining how it developed into principles that can be applied beyond Christianity. The purpose is not to make war "good," but to place moral restraints on the use of military force. The authors identify key conditions that should be considered before military action:
Even if going to war is justified, not everything becomes permissible once fighting begins. The conduct of warfare must remain morally constrained. A major strength of the book is that it does not treat Just War theory as merely historical. Guthrie and Quinlan apply its principles to modern conflicts, including Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. They ask whether contemporary military actions satisfy the moral requirements of just war. The authors' central message is: War should never be treated as an ordinary policy instrument. Before using force, leaders must ask whether the cause is just, whether alternatives have been exhausted, whether the likely benefits justify the costs, and whether there is a realistic chance of success. Once war begins, there remain strict moral limits on how it can be fought. Authors: Charles Guthrie and Michael Quinlan Publisher: Bloomsbury Year Published: 2007 Edition: 1st Edition Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: 9780747595571 Dimensions: 22cm x 14cm Notes: Signed by Charles Guthrie SKU: VSS / 273 / G / 7683 / 6052 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Handling marks, marks Book condition: Good. Handling marks, marks Binding: Intact Pages: 51 pages
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