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Moral justification for the execution of criminals of war?

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Moral justification for the execution of criminals of war?
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RE: Moral justification for the execution of criminals of war?
August 8, 2022 at 9:40 am
I'm inclined to think the social contract is a myth. People respond to force and risk. Mythical tit-for-tats have little to do with it.
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RE: Moral justification for the execution of criminals of war? - by Angrboda - August 8, 2022 at 9:40 am

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