作者：Anthony Silsby 12 年以前
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Government - Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas, a theologian and philosopher from Lombardy, Italy, born in 1225 and passed away in 1274, contributed significantly to the understanding of war and its moral implications.
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Thomas Aquinas & War Just War Pt.2 War to punish a guilty enemy Preventitive war against a tyrant War must occur in self-defense Addittional Requirements War must only be used as a last resort, after you exhaust all diplomatic and negotiation routes Governments declare a war, but the people still have the right to depose the war Even in war, there must be moral limits Must commensurate to the evil Thomas Aquinas 1225-1274 Died in Fossanova Italy 1274 Born in Lombardy Italy 1225 Just War Third: Peace must be a central motive, even in the midst of violence Second: War must be waged by established and proper authority, for example, a country First: War must occur for a good and just cause On War Lastly, war has additional requirements to be just To be just, war must occur for 3 reasons There are 3 grounds on which war can be just Works Catena Aurea Summa Theologia Summa Contra Gentiles Thomism System which follows the teaching of Thomas Aquinas Follows his philosophy and teachings
