| Term | Definition |
|---|
| ethics | constitutes a reflection on morality that seeks to analyze, criticize, and interpret rules, roles, and relations within society. |
| moral absolutism | principal ethical theory that upholds the existence of a definite standard of ethical behavior |
| relativism | principal ethical theory that argues that multiple standards of ethical behavior exist |
| pillars of ethical choice | pluralism, rights and responsibilities, fairness |
| human rights | moral and legal norms covering the fundamental freedoms and protections to which all individuals are entitled by virtue of their humanity. |
| humanitarian law | principles and international treaties outlining the conduct of nations engaged in warfare that aim to protect combatants and civilians affected by armed conflicts. It is also known as the law of war or the law of armed conflict. |
| just war | warfare that is justified by a moral or legal tradition. |
| jus ad bellum | moral justifications for going to war |
| jus in bello | moral principles to follow during war |
| jus post bellum | denoting justice after war |
| reconciliation | the process of repairing social ties and community trust in the aftermath of violent conflict, or in societies undergoing a transition from totalitarian to democratic governance. |
| cultural relativism | the view that ethical and social standards reflect the cultural context from which they are derived. |
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