Violence (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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Which ancient tradition first examined whether violence could be justified to defend order?
Which ancient tradition first examined whether violence could be justified to defend order?
Ancient Greek philosophy
How did St Augustine describe war in his 5th century work?
How did St Augustine describe war in his 5th century work?
Lesser of two evils
In which century did St Thomas Aquinas develop clearer criteria for just war?
In which century did St Thomas Aquinas develop clearer criteria for just war?
13th century
What is the fundamental purpose of Just War theory?
What is the fundamental purpose of Just War theory?
Prevent wars by setting strict conditions
Who can legitimately apply Just War theory?
Who can legitimately apply Just War theory?
States or legitimate governments
Which of these is NOT a just cause for war?
Which of these is NOT a just cause for war?
Economic gain
Why must war be declared by proper authority?
Why must war be declared by proper authority?
War affects entire nations
What must be tried before war can be a last resort?
What must be tried before war can be a last resort?
Diplomacy, negotiation, sanctions
What does proportionality of ends require?
What does proportionality of ends require?
Good expected must outweigh destruction
What does discrimination in jus in bello require?
What does discrimination in jus in bello require?
Distinguish combatants from non-combatants
What diplomatic effort did Ukraine pursue before the invasion?
What diplomatic effort did Ukraine pursue before the invasion?
Minsk accords
Why does domestic abuse fail as legitimate violence?
Why does domestic abuse fail as legitimate violence?
Violates human dignity & bodily integrity
What is a key weakness of Just War theory?
What is a key weakness of Just War theory?
Criteria open to interpretation