Oorlogsfilosofie by Leo Polak

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Author Polak, Leo, 1880-1941
Title Oorlogsfilosofie
Note Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Oorlogsfilosofie" by Leo Polak is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work primarily engages with the complexities of war, critiquing existing philosophies like that of Steinmetz, whom Polak aims to refute. The book delves into ethical considerations surrounding war, the societal implications of conflict, and the mistaken justifications often posited for warfare, reflecting a critical stance toward its perceived necessities. The opening of the text strongly sets the stage for Polak's philosophical inquiry, expressing concerns over the contradictions and potential moral failings of justifying war through utilitarian frameworks. Polak begins by discussing the involvement of various faculty members in the war and establishes a critique of Steinmetz's arguments, highlighting the distinction between war as an inevitable societal factor versus the moral implications that arise from it. Through a rigorous exploration of knowledge, metaphysics, and ethics, the author outlines a plan for addressing the moral emergency posed by ongoing warfare, insisting that the recognition of individual and collective responsibility is crucial to understanding the phenomena of war and its consequences. This intense philosophical debate effectively frames the complexities of war and war philosophy, engaging readers in a profound contemplation of human struggle and ethics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class U: Military science
Subject World War, 1914-1918
Subject War
Subject Steinmetz, Sebald Rudolf, 1862-1940
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EBook-No. 48088
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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