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The ethics of global conflict
ATS2640
Synopsis
When, if ever, is warfare justified? What about humanitarian intervention? What about violent revolution and terrorism? Why should civilians be protected in conflict? This unit will introduce you to theoretical approaches to the ethics of conflict that will allow them to answer these difficult questions. It will also serve to introduce you to basic ideas in moral and political philosophy. No background in philosophy is required: merely an interest in rational argument applied to global conflict.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Audience
- Undergraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty
- Philosophy
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites
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- First semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS
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