This course considers the evolution of the idea of morally justifiable warfare, primarily in the Western context. Students trace just war theory from the ancient world to the present day, with attention to both religious and secular theoretical texts. The course encourages students to think about recent and contemporary international relations through the lens of just war theory.

Social Scientific and Historical Perspectives
Prerequisites
PG 103 or 104.
Course UID
005992.1
Course Subject
PG
Catalog Number
387
Long title
Just War Theory