Ideas of Francis de Vitoria, by Theme

[Spanish, 1483 - 1546, Born in Old Castile.]

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25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 1. War / a. Just wars
The only just cause for a war is a wrong received
Leaders can only attack foreigners who have done wrong (as with their own subjects)
25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 1. War / c. Combatants
Princes should not justify a war to their subjects, and doing so would undermine the state
25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 1. War / d. Non-combatants
Sacking a city is lawful if it motivates the attacking troops