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Walzers Just and Unjust wars

Mekonia
12-04-2005, 10:13
Help, I can't do philosoph..the mean college admin are making me take 10 credits as part of poli sci and I can't do it, does anyone know of any sort a guide to Walzers Just and Unjust wars, I'm completely screwed and summer exams are fast approaching!!
Gum Tree
12-04-2005, 10:43
Help, I can't do philosoph..the mean college admin are making me take 10 credits as part of poli sci and I can't do it, does anyone know of any sort a guide to Walzers Just and Unjust wars, I'm completely screwed and summer exams are fast approaching!!


I had to study some Walzer last quarter. But not his perspecive on just or unjust wars. He is a democratic socialist, so I figure the objections he would have for a war are: Is it Publicly supported? Are there deceptions going on? Was it fast with an emphasis on limited casualties?

Probably a few other things, but I think it won't be trouble. Plus I need to go to bed ;) You'll do fine. Emphasize his insistence on democracy, it seems to be his personal favorite value.