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BOOK 2, CHAPTER 25On The Causes of Undertaking War on Behalf of OthersI. War may rightfully be undertaken on behalf of subjectsII. Yet war is not always to be undertaken on behalf of subjectsIII. Whether an innocent subject may be surrendered to an enemy, in order that danger may be avoidedIV. Wars may rightfully be undertaken also on behalf of allies of equal or unequal standing.
V. Wars may rightfully be undertaken on behalf of friends.VI. Wars, finally, may rightfully be undertaken on behalf of any persons whatsoeverVII. Nevertheless the obligation to undertake war may be disregarded without wrong, if one fears for himself, or even for the life of an innocent personVIII. The question whether a war for the defense of subjects of another power is rightful is explained by a distinctionIX. Military alliances and mercenary service without dissemination regarding the causes of f war are unjustX. It is also particularly wrong to take service merely for the sake of plunder or pay |
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