Is a Just War still just? Reflections on the Encyclical Fratelli tutti and Paolo Valori’s concept Cover Image

Wojna sprawiedliwa nadal sprawiedliwa? Rozważania encykliki Fratelli tutti a stanowisko Paolo Valoriego
Is a Just War still just? Reflections on the Encyclical Fratelli tutti and Paolo Valori’s concept

Author(s): Tymoteusz Mietelski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Systematic Theology
Published by: Warszawska Prowincja Redemptorystów
Keywords: pope Francis; Fratelli tutti; Just War theory; ethics; Paolo Valori;

Summary/Abstract: This text deals with Just War theory, recently discussed in the Encyclical Fratelli tutti of Pope Francis. The main purpose of this article is to show that the Holy Father, speaking on this issue, is in line with the teachings of the previous successors of St. Peter. Furthermore, the article shows an attempt made by Italian philosopher Paolo Valori to prove the impossibility of a Just War in today’s world from an ethical point of view.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 18
  • Page Range: 93-110
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish