War nihilism (realism)

War nihilism (realism)

Hume

War nihilism (realism)

Hume Justice exists only because and only as long as it contributes to human well-being.

War nihilism (realism)

Hume Justice exists only because and only as long as it contributes to human well-being. We need justice because it provides the order that we require to live together productively.

War nihilism (realism)

Hume Justice exists only because and only as long as it contributes to human well-being. We need justice because it provides the order that we require to live together productively. Where such order is either not necessary or not possible, all considerations of right and wrong vanish.

War nihilism (realism)

Hume Justice exists only because and only as long as it contributes to human well-being. We need justice because it provides the order that we require to live together productively. Where such order is either not necessary or not possible, all considerations of right and wrong vanish. Two extreme situations: paradise and disaster

War nihilism (realism)

Hume Justice exists only because and only as long as it contributes to human well-being. We need justice because it provides the order that we require to live together productively. Where such order is either not necessary or not possible, all considerations of right and wrong vanish. Two extreme situations: paradise and disaster War is one of those situations where a peaceful order is not possible

War nihilism (realism)

Hume Justice exists only because and only as long as it contributes to human well-being. We need justice because it provides the order that we require to live together productively. Where such order is either not necessary or not possible, all considerations of right and wrong vanish. Two extreme situations: paradise and disaster War is one of those situations where a peaceful order is not possible, so in war there is no right or wrong.

War nihilism (realism)

Hume Justice exists only because and only as long as it contributes to human well-being. We need justice because it provides the order that we require to live together productively. Where such order is either not necessary or not possible, all considerations of right and wrong vanish. Two extreme situations: paradise and disaster War is one of those situations where a peaceful order is not possible, so in war there is no right or wrong. Clausewitz

War nihilism (realism)

Hume Justice exists only because and only as long as it contributes to human well-being. We need justice because it provides the order that we require to live together productively. Where such order is either not necessary or not possible, all considerations of right and wrong vanish. Two extreme situations: paradise and disaster War is one of those situations where a peaceful order is not possible, so in war there is no right or wrong. Clausewitz War = large-scale duel

War nihilism (realism)

Hume Justice exists only because and only as long as it contributes to human well-being. We need justice because it provides the order that we require to live together productively. Where such order is either not necessary or not possible, all considerations of right and wrong vanish. Two extreme situations: paradise and disaster War is one of those situations where a peaceful order is not possible, so in war there is no right or wrong. Clausewitz War = large-scale duel One objective: to compel the opponent to submit to your will by means of violence

War nihilism (realism)

Hume Justice exists only because and only as long as it contributes to human well-being. We need justice because it provides the order that we require to live together productively. Where such order is either not necessary or not possible, all considerations of right and wrong vanish. Two extreme situations: paradise and disaster War is one of those situations where a peaceful order is not possible, so in war there is no right or wrong. Clausewitz War = large-scale duel One objective: to compel the opponent to submit to your will by means of violence An attitude of benevolence is contrary to nation's self-interest.

Arguments against

Arguments against 1. War is not a natural catastrophe that plunges people into an unexpected desperate situation

Arguments against 1. War is not a natural catastrophe that plunges people into an unexpected desperate situation: it is an intentional activity.

Arguments against 1. War is not a natural catastrophe that plunges people into an unexpected desperate situation: it is an intentional activity. Any intentional activity is subject to moral judgment.

Arguments against 1. War is not a natural catastrophe that plunges people into an unexpected desperate situation: it is an intentional activity. Any intentional activity is subject to moral judgment. 2. Analogy with attempted murder

Arguments against 1. War is not a natural catastrophe that plunges people into an unexpected desperate situation: it is an intentional activity. Any intentional activity is subject to moral judgment. 2. Analogy with attempted murder a. Survival never at stake

Arguments against 1. War is not a natural catastrophe that plunges people into an unexpected desperate situation: it is an intentional activity. Any intentional activity is subject to moral judgment. 2. Analogy with attempted murder a. Survival never at stake b. Self-defense doesn't require abandoning morality

Arguments against 1. War is not a natural catastrophe that plunges people into an unexpected desperate situation: it is an intentional activity. Any intentional activity is subject to moral judgment. 2. Analogy with attempted murder a. Survival never at stake b. Self-defense doesn't require abandoning morality 3. "It's wrong because against nation's self-interest" uses a moral standard

Arguments against 1. War is not a natural catastrophe that plunges people into an unexpected desperate situation: it is an intentional activity. Any intentional activity is subject to moral judgment. 2. Analogy with attempted murder a. Survival never at stake b. Self-defense doesn't require abandoning morality 3. "It's wrong because against nation's self-interest" uses a moral standard a. Ethical nationalism analogous to egoism

Arguments against 1. War is not a natural catastrophe that plunges people into an unexpected desperate situation: it is an intentional activity. Any intentional activity is subject to moral judgment. 2. Analogy with attempted murder a. Survival never at stake b. Self-defense doesn't require abandoning morality 3. "It's wrong because against nation's self-interest" uses a moral standard a. Ethical nationalism analogous to egoism b. Same problems as egoism

Arguments against 1. War is not a natural catastrophe that plunges people into an unexpected desperate situation: it is an intentional activity. Any intentional activity is subject to moral judgment. 2. Analogy with attempted murder a. Survival never at stake b. Self-defense doesn't require abandoning morality 3. "It's wrong because against nation's self-interest" uses a moral standard a. Ethical nationalism analogous to egoism b. Same problems as egoism 4. Two wrongs don't make a right