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The Triumph of Just War Theory (and the Dangers of Success)

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ID4187952
AuthorsMichael Walzer (0000-0002-2036-9388, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume91
Issue1
Pages1-20
Publication date2024-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0037-783X • E-ISSN: 1944-768X
PublisherProject MUSE (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1353/sor.2024.a923109
OpenAlexW4393346388
LanguageEN
Citations received22

This article considers the useful application of just war theory to the Vietnam War and to others after. It describes the triumph of the theory, which has brought with it more questionable uses

Ancient history · Battle · Christianity · Epistemology · Excuse · Just war theory · Lust · Political radicalism · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Spanish Civil War · Theology · Victory · Global Peace and Security Dynamics · History · Law · Philosophy · Religious studies · Torture, Ethics, and Law · Violence, Religion, and Philosophy · War, Ethics, and Justification

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Unique citing works22
Citations per year1
Citation span2004 - 2026 (23)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 19

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