philosophy：Contemporary Moral Problems

1. Between preventive, preemptive, and defensive/punitive military actions, which does Boyle specifically address in this article?

 

2. According to Boyle, what is the similarity between deterrence and terrorism? The difference?

 

3. How does Boyle define “terrorism?” Does this definition exclude any cases it should not, or include any cases it should not?

 

4. What does Boyle ultimately conclude about whether transnational leadership is required by the “proper authority” criterion of just war theory?

 

5. What were traditionally considered just causes by just war theorists? Why, according to Boyle, do contemporary just war theorists only support one of them?

 

6. What is the difference between a just cause and a right intention? Why is it possible that a particular military conflict might be acceptable according to the former criteria but yet unacceptable according to the latter?

 

7. Does Boyle believe just war theory can support military actions against non-polities? Explain.

 

8. Why does Boyle say that the “wrong-making” factors on the terrorists part do not automatically make military actions against them just?

 

9. What does Boyle say justifies response to a terrorist attack after it has already been carried out and therefore cannot be defended against?

 

10. What does Boyle say about war aims such as the killing of all terrorists?

 

11. What does Boyle say about just causes and oppression?