Just war and the common good
Subtitle: jus ad bellum principles in twentieth century papal thought
By: Brian M. Kane.
Publisher: Catholic Scholars Press; International Scholars Publications
Published: 1997
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
Subjects: Catholic Church -- Doctrines -- History -- 20th century.; Just war doctrine -- History of doctrines -- 20th century.; War -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church -- History of doctrines -- 20th century.
Description: This important work is an examination and documentation of the 20th century papal tradition on war. Professor Kane argues that the papacy believes in a limited self-defense, and promote a just society based on a natural law understanding of the common good. This work will prove of great interest to theologians, ethicists and historians of the papal thought (as well as modern history).
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]-219) and index.