Roshani ChokshiAll war is philosophical. That's why we call it war. Strip it of its paint and it's nothing more than murder.
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The United States’ military involvement in the Middle East has taken the lives of thousands of soldiers and civilians, caused millions of dollars in damage, and spread terrorism around the world. The war on Iraq is a clear example of the effects of war as a philosophical discipline. In war as a philosophical discipline, there is a subtle conflict between two competing worldviews. In the United States, these worldviews are those of pacifism and imperialism.
They are often used interchangeably to describe American foreign policy, but they represent two very different ways of understanding the world. The pacifist worldview places great emphasis on human rights and human dignity. It is a world view that emphasizes cooperation over competition and peace over violence.
The imperialist worldview places great emphasis on personal liberty and the benefits of individual competition. It is a world view that emphasizes competition over cooperation and violence over peace.
Source: A Crown Of Wishes
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