Why Men Fight: A method of abolishing the international duel

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Russell, Bertrand, 1872-1970

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Why Men Fight: A Method of Abolishing the International Duel" by Bertrand Russell is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores the underlying motivations for human conflict and proposes ideas for political reconstruction aimed at promoting peace. Russell delves into the psychological and social sources of war, framing his arguments around the need for a shift in human impulses and desires. The opening of the book presents a reflection on the transformative impact of war on beliefs and political philosophies. Bertrand Russell discusses how the war has altered perceptions of human nature and action, emphasizing the tension between instinctive impulses and rational thought. He critiques common justifications for war, arguing that war arises from deep-rooted human impulses rather than purely nationalistic or governmental ambitions. By understanding these impulses, Russell suggests that political institutions can evolve to create a society less inclined toward conflict and better equipped to cultivate a culture of peace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The principle of growth

The state

War as an institution

Property

Education

Marriage and the population question

Religion and the churches

What we can do.

Credits:

Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Also published with the title: Principles of social reconstruction.

Release date is 2017-09-23