9781330591307 - Thoughts on Peace and War (Classic Reprint) di Channing, Walter (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 book examines the themes of peace and war, discussing the historical and philosophical implications of these concepts. It explores the origins of war, its causes and effects, and the role of honor and fear in its perpetuation. The author argues that war is an institution that relies on physical force and brute strength, rather than reason or morality, and that it is ultimately incompatible with true human progress. The book also examines the concept of peace, arguing that it is not merely the absence of war, but a state of social and spiritual harmony that must be actively cultivated. Through a deep exploration of historical events such as the negotiation of the US-Canada border and the US Civil War, the author offers a compelling case for the rejection of war and the embrace of peace as the only path to a truly civilized and humane 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.