William Kafuko

Ethics of Atomic Bombs in WWII:

Introduction: The events surrounding the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II present a deeply troubling moral dilemma. On one hand, these bombings ended a brutal war and saved countless lives that would have been lost in a full-scale invasion of Japan. However, the means by which this was achieved, the deliberate targeting of civilian populations, raises ethical concerns. This essay examines the complex arguments for and against the use of atomic bombs, shedding light on the factors and alternatives considered during this pivotal moment in history.