Why Men Fight (Classic Reprint): A Method of Abolishing the International Duel - Couverture souple

Bertrand Russell

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331390575 ISBN 13 : 9781331390572

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Rethink war and renewal: ideas that link human impulses to lasting peace.

This book examines how war reshapes our view of human action and what a constructive political life could look like in crisis. It argues that progress comes not from traditional ideas alone, but from changing the impulses that drive behavior and the institutions that shape them. The text invites readers to consider how economic and social life must transform to reduce the appeal of war.

Grounded in the author’s lectures, it explores how people’s beliefs and passions influence national conflicts, and why a modern society needs a dynamic, life‑centered philosophy to avoid future wars. It also looks at how education, labor, and economic structures could be aligned to support a more hopeful and practical approach to living well together.

- Learn how impulses, desires, and beliefs shape political choices.
- See why a humane, active philosophy may be essential to stabilizing nation‑level conflicts.
- Understand arguments for a more just and creative economic order that still respects innovation and effort.
- Explore perspectives on how labor, education, and leadership interact during and after wartime.

Ideal for readers of thoughtful political essays, social philosophy, and discussions about peace, justice, and how societies can change for the better after conflict.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The following lectures were written in 191 5, and idelivered in thte beginning of 1916. I had hoped to, re-write them considerably, and make them somewhat less inadequate to their theme ;but other work, which seemed mbre pressing, intervened, and the prospect of opportunity for leisurely revision remains remote. My aim is to suggest a philosophy of politics based upon the belief that impulse has more effect than conscious purpose in moulding mens lives. Most impulses may be divided into two groups, the possessive and the creative, according as they aim at acquiring or retaining something that cajinot be shared, or at bringing into the world some valuable thing, such as knowledge or art or goodwill, in which there is no private property. I consider the best life that which is most built on creative impulses, and the worst that iw hich is most inspired by love of possession.
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1916. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331390575
• ISBN 13: 9781331390572
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 284
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