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The Nature Of War
A Quest in the Category Peace
MysteryUnderstand what is true and relevant about each perspective, and how together they reveal the underlying truth about war
Conclusion
Ask the impossible question!
What is most important – and true – about each perspective, especially those you disagree with? Taking all this into account, what is your view about the nature of war?
“The sword is the pride of man....War is the climax of human ingenuity, the object of supreme efforts.” Abraham Heschel, The Prophets
Prince and page, sot and sage,
Hark to the roar of War!
Poet, professor and circus clown,
Chimney-sweeper and fop o' the town,
Into the pot and be melted down:
Into the pot of War!
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Understand what is true and relevant about each perspective, and how together they reveal the underlying truth about war
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