9780282271640 - Die Duellfrage (Classic Reprint) di Czernin, Rudolf (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This insightful book on dueling explores the concept's origins and evolution, its relationship to reason, law, religion, its advocates and opponents, and the impact of the "Anti-Duelling League." Rooted in ancient origins and medieval customs, the author traces its historical trajectory into modern society. The work examines the flawed logic of dueling, challenging its perceived necessity, and unpacks its irrationality and immorality from rational, legal, and ethical perspectives. The author contends that the "right" to duel is an act of self-help that contradicts the rule of law and exposes the absurdity of dueling as a means of attaining justice or restoring honor. The book also explores its prevalence in the military, revealing inconsistencies between military codes and civilian law. Furthermore, it highlights the Catholic Church's stance on the issue, emphasizing its condemnation of dueling as a grave sin. This book's careful examination of dueling and its implications provides valuable insights into a deeply flawed social custom, shedding light on its historical significance and the importance of reason and morality in shaping a just society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.