Question

according to just war theory, the probable good to be produced must outweigh the likely evil that the war will cause.

1. in just war theory, this requirement is known as the criterion of ( select answer ).

• righteousness
• right intention
• last resort
• proportionality

Explanation:

Identify the core requirement

The prompt describes a requirement where "the probable good to be produced must outweigh the likely evil that the war will cause."

Match with Just War Theory criteria

This cost-benefit requirement of weighing the overall good against the overall harm is the definition of the criterion of proportionality under jus ad bellum.

Evaluate the given options

• "righteousness": Not a standard technical criterion of just war theory.
• "right intention": Focuses on the subjective motivation for going to war (e.g., seeking a just peace).
• "last resort": Requires that all non-violent options have been exhausted.
• "proportionality": Directly matches the requirement of weighing expected good against expected evil.

Answer:

• righteousness
• right intention
• last resort
• proportionality (Correct answer)