Thomas Aquinas on War | Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P.
The Thomistic Institute
The Just War Theory of Aquinas
This chapter explores St. Thomas Aquinas's theological and philosophical framework for just war, including the necessary conditions for military action and the role of sovereign authority. It emphasizes the moral criteria for declaring war, the importance of just intentions, and the complexities of deception within the context of warfare.
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