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The central aim is to explore how just war theorists can better integrate the realities of warfare into their ethical frameworks.

Just War Theory Today: Experience Required?

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The central aim is to explore how just war theorists can better integrate the realities of warfare into their ethical frameworks.
Close reading of Frank Richards’s memoir, 'Old Soldiers Never Die.'
Analysis of literary works to inform ethical theories of war.
Argument development based on moral philosophy insights.
Incorporating war experience enhances the understanding of the ethical ambiguities in combat.
Engagement with memoirs can help theorists address the complexities of warfare.
The article concludes that a closer relationship between war writing and just war theory can enrich moral discussions.

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This article explores how just war theorists can enhance ethical analysis by integrating the lived experiences of war writers.

Cian O’Driscoll (2026) studied this question.

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