There are only two cases in which war is just: first, in order to resist the aggression of an enemy, and second, in order to help an ally who has been attacked.
Charles de SecondatAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher
- Nationality: french
- Born: January 18, 1689
- Died: February 10, 1755
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