Just War Theory provides a framework for states in conflict. It stresses that every effort to prevent wars must be made. According to Just War Theory, violence is only permissible when it is a lesser evil than the alternatives. For a battle to be considered morally permissible, it must be ethical before, during, and after the conflict. Respectively, the Latin jus ad bellum, jus in bellum, and jus post bellum describes these parts. **Find a transcript, lesson plans, worksheets, and more at: https://academy4sc.org/topic/just-war-theory-its-hard-to-fight-if-the-fights-not-fair/ **Think Further Questions 1. Think about a past war or conflict, and apply Just War Theory. Was the war just? What before, during, or after the conflict would have made it moreso? 2. Are there cases where jus ad/in/post bellum should not be considered, or where a war was just even if a violation in Just War Theory occurred? Which category is most important? Why? 3. When you think about violence, are you a consequentialist (concerned with the outcomes), intrinsicist (concerned with the good or bad in actions), or pacifist (believing all war is immoral)? What school of thought do you tend to agree with, and why? **Contents 00:00 - Problem 00:25 - Solution 00:52 - Just War Theory 01:17 - Qualifications of Justice: Before, During, and After War 03:18 - Ethical Frameworks 04:22 - Why Care? #academy4sc #civicseducation #philosophy