Why We Fight
Why We Fight by Simon Van Booy, published by HarperCollins on August 24, 2010, is an illustrated exploration of the enduring question of why conflict arises in human society. This 240-page book presents a curated collection of excerpts, passages, and paintings from some of history’s most influential thinkers and artists, including Sophocles, Shakespeare, and Nietzsche, offering vital insights into the philosophical underpinnings of human strife.
Readers will find a diverse array of perspectives that delve into the complexities of conflict, engaging both those with a serious interest in philosophy and those simply curious about the topic. The book combines literary and artistic contributions to illuminate how these great minds have approached the question of fighting, making it a thought-provoking addition to discussions on philosophy and human behavior.
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Vital insights and wisdom on the perennial question of why we fight
This book explores how some of the greatest minds of civilization have tackled a question that continues to play a vital part in our lives today. In Why We Fight, Simon Van Booy curates an enlightening collection of excerpts, passages, and paintings, presenting works by Sophocles, Tacitus, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, William Shakespeare, Emily BrontË, Abraham Lincoln, Charles Dickens, Victor Hugo, Walt Whitman, Friedrich Nietzsche, Oscar Wilde, James Tissot, James Joyce, General George Patton, and others.
Why We Fight will engage both the serious philosopher and the eternally curious.
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