Dignity, Ubuntu, Humanity and autonomous weapon systems (AWS) debate: An African perspective

Chengeta, Thompson

doi:10.5102/rdi.v13i2.4135

Cited by 1 publication

(1 citation statement)

References 2 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…On this point, legal scholar Chengeta argues that 'Ubuntu' is the product of a long-standing tradition stemming from Zimbabwe and spreading throughout the continent; in its core content, it reveals the essence of being human, which is 'the fact that you can't exist as a human being in isolation'. 114 The openness to the 'other' is thus a key feature of the notion of 'Ubuntu'. Chengeta believes LAWS to be at variance with 'Ubuntu' as they inherently disrespect the target's dignity.…”

Section: The Relevance Of the Clause In The Debate On Lawsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Holy See’s Position on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

Mauri

2020

J. Int. Humanit. Legal Stud.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The issue of lethal autonomous weapons systems (laws) goes to the heart of the debate on new warfare technologies: States, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and civil society at large have long been discussing the acceptability of ‘autonomous killing’. The present contribution zooms in on the position held by the Holy See, exploring its content and the main arguments which support the call of a ban on such technology. Both diplomatic statements and doctrinal teachings will be tackled. Importantly, a solid argument for a prohibition of laws is based on the moral unacceptability of autonomous killing, which may assume also a legal standing through the so-called Martens Clause. The history and the actual content of the Clause will be analyzed in order to explore whether – and to what extent – it can be interpreted so as to offer a legal ground for rejecting laws. It will be argued that the Holy See is in a particularly fit position to advocate for a renewed appraisal of the Martens Clause that may help the pro-ban front to structure a more principled debate.

show abstract

Section: The Relevance Of the Clause In The Debate On Lawsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Holy See’s Position on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

Mauri

2020

J. Int. Humanit. Legal Stud.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Dignity, Ubuntu, Humanity and autonomous weapon systems (AWS) debate: An African perspective

Cited by 1 publication

References 2 publications

The Holy See’s Position on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

The Holy See’s Position on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About