Moral superiority
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Moral superiority is the belief or attitude that one's position and actions are justified by having higher moral values than one's political, religious or moral opponent; see "just war
" concept.
The idea that moral superiority is possible is opposed by those who espouse moral equivalence
, either in a specific conflict or in general.
Just War
Just war theory is a doctrine of military ethics of Roman philosophical and Catholic origin, studied by moral theologians, ethicists and international policy makers, which holds that a conflict ought to meet philosophical, religious or political criteria.-Origins:The concept of justification for...
" concept.
The idea that moral superiority is possible is opposed by those who espouse moral equivalence
Moral equivalence
Moral equivalence is a term used in political debate, usually to criticize any denial that a moral hierarchy can be assessed of two sides in a conflict, or in the actions or tactics of two sides...
, either in a specific conflict or in general.