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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.)

Author: Polak, Leo, 1880-1941

EBook No.: 48088

Published: Jan 26, 2015

Downloads: 51

Language: Dutch

Subject: World War, 1914-1918

Subject: War

Subject: Steinmetz, Sebald Rudolf, 1862-1940

LoCC: Military science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Oorlogsfilosofie

Note: Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by 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)

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.)

Author: Polak, Leo, 1880-1941

EBook No.: 48088

Published: Jan 26, 2015

Downloads: 51

Language: Dutch

Subject: World War, 1914-1918

Subject: War

Subject: Steinmetz, Sebald Rudolf, 1862-1940

LoCC: Military science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.