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Philosophy

Just War and Noncombatant Immunity

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The principle of noncombatant immunity is ancient, yet it was formally codified into international law only in 1977 with the Additional Protocols to the Geneva Conventions.

Why this is interesting

When you hear about war, you might wonder: why is it okay to kill a soldier but not a civilian? This card unpacks that moral boundary and its surprising history.