Concept
Self-defense
Overview
Self-defense (or self-defence in Commonwealth English) is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many jurisdictions.
Self-defense in the context of a home invasion or trespassing is also known as home defense.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0; see the article history for authors).
Related ideas
Place in the tradition
Part of Thomism.