Philosophers Facing War
Journal: Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)
Year: 2026

This article examines how philosophers have approached the ethics of war, from Socrates to contemporary discussions. Philosophers throughout history have actively participated in combat and developed ethics of war that continue to inform doctrines of war, but these ethics also have shortcomings that require reevaluation. Factors such as national origin and religious beliefs have significantly influenced philosophical perspectives throughout history. However, philosophical approaches do not consi