Q. With reference to Just War Theory, consider the following statements;
1.It aims to provide a guide to the right way for states to act in potential conflict situations.
2.It only applies to states, and not to individuals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Both the statements are correct.
The aim is to provide a guide to the right way for states to act in potential conflict situations. It only applies to states, and not to individuals (although an individual can use the theory to help them decide whether it is morally right to take part in a particular war).
The theory is not intended to justify wars but to prevent them, by showing that going to war except in certain limited circumstances is wrong and thus motivates states to find other ways of resolving conflicts.
Source: BBC
