William Shakespeare

the paradox of the just war theory

Alas, the paradox of the just war theory is a perplexing quandary. For how can war, with its inherent violence and destruction, ever be deemed as 'just'? Yet, it is a notion that has been discussed throughout the ages, as if it were a reasonable prospect. Is it truly possible to have a 'just' war? It is a quandary that has vexed many a wise man and woman, leaving them scratching their heads in confusion. The notion of a 'just' war is a peculiar one indeed. Is it possible to have a war in which all sides are 'just'? Is it possible to kill and maim in the name of justice? Is it possible to wage a war that has clear and distinct rules? These are questions that have been pondered for centuries, and yet no clear answer has been found. Ah, the paradox of the just war theory. It is a thing of beauty and of terror, a thing of wisdom and of folly. It is a concept that has been debated and discussed, yet no resolution has been reached. It is a concept that has been studied and analyzed, yet no conclusion has been drawn. It is a concept that has been pondered and questioned, yet no answer has been given. Verily, the paradox of the just war theory is a puzzle that will be pondered for many more years to come. Until then, let us all hope that peace will prevail and that war will never be deemed 'just'.