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Understanding Violence, Terrorism, and War: Ethics and Consequences

Explore the origins, impact, and ethical dilemmas of violence, terrorism, and war. Delve into just war theory, pacifism, and handling terrorism ethically. Analyze motivating factors and distinguish between various conflicts. Discuss weapons of mass destruction, war crimes, and torture issues.

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Understanding Violence, Terrorism, and War: Ethics and Consequences

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  1. Chapter 19: Violence, Terrorism and War • Violence: Background and Statistics • Defining violence • Violence in the movies and media • Terrorism: Background and Statistics • Defining terrorism - What are the motivating factors behind terrorism? • Ethical issues in facing and dealing with terrorism

  2. Chapter 19: continued • Pacifism • Just War Theory • Jus ad Bellum • Proportionality • Last resort • Right intention

  3. Chapter 19: continued • Jus in Bello • Proportionality • Discrimination • Non traditional military conflicts • Weapons of Mass Destruction • War Crimes and Universal Human Rights • Torture

  4. Chapter 19: continued • Reading: What is a Terrorist? • Defining terrorism • Making the right distinctions • Distinctions and democratic argument • Terrorism and radical Islam

  5. Chapter 19: continued • Reading: The Triumph of Just War Theory • The original function of just war theory • Just war theory and the religious center • Realism and just war theory • Vietnam and the re-emergence of just war theory

  6. Chapter 19: continued • The first Gulf War and just war theory • The moral triumph of just war theory • Objections and replies

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