Ideas from 'On the Law of War' by Francis de Vitoria [1525], by Theme Structure

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25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 1. War / a. Just wars

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The only just cause for a war is a wrong received

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Leaders can only attack foreigners who have done wrong (as with their own subjects)

25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 1. War / c. Combatants

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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

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Sacking a city is lawful if it motivates the attacking troops