Ethics Chapter 19

A value neutral definition of terrorism is the use of force to destroy property or kill people who are not directly involved in the matters being protested.

The idea that killing is wrong, but my killing is OK violates which of our ethical theories?

Just War theory has an initial presumption against war that must be overcome by the fulfillment of certain requirements.

According to the principle of discrimination, it is wrong to ever do what risks deaths of civilians in war.

What does the proportionality principle require?

All forms of pacifism hold that violence is always wrong.

To be a pacifist is the same thing as to be a conscientious objector.

The first Geneva Convention was formulated in 1864 to

What would be a nonconsequentialist justification for pacificism?

One problem for achieving world peace, according to experts, is the reduction in the proliferation of weapons.

Most terrorists are

To agree that the reduction of privacy rights to gain greater security is an example of ________ reasoning.

War crimes are defined differently by various nations who each have their own doctrine of universal human rights.

According to the last resort requirement, we should try "everything" short of war first.

What are the two principles to the jus in bello part of the just war theory?

Which of the following is not a rationale for pacifism?

One long-standing element of both international law and just war theory is the inviolability of civilians or noncombatants.

According to your text, what is the most immediate goal of terrorism?

Which of these characteristics is not part of the United States' State Department definition of "terrorism?"

The principle of double effect used by the principle of discrimination holds that there is a difference between directly intending some end and foreseeing that one's actions might result in that end.

That violence can never lead to peace is a deontological reason supporting pacifism.

What kind of reasoning is found in the just cause principle?

St. Augustine was one of the first we know of to write in support of the justification of some wars.