How Does Buddhism Compare with International Humanitarian Law, and Can It Contribute to Humanising War?
This article examines Buddhist teachings relevant to the regulation of war and compares them with international humanitarian law (IHL) and the just war tradition by which it has been informed. It argues that Buddhist ethics broadly align with IHL rules to minimise harm inflicted during war, and that...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge
2021
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Contemporary buddhism
Year: 2021, Volume: 22, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 8-51 |
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jus ad bellum
B Psychology B War B Just War B IHL B Patient compliance B jus in bello B Buddhism B International humanitarian law B Military ethics B Intention B armed conflict B Karma |
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