2007-12-07 15:47:06 · 22 answers · asked by I don't know 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
If you've read the book, bonus...but any thoughts on war/peace are welcomed.
Is it natural? Is it futile? Etc...
Whatever comes to mind...
2007-12-07 15:58:26 · update #1
Peace is not the absence of war; it is a virtue; a state of mind; a disposition for benevolence; confidence; and justice. - Spinoza
2007-12-08 06:45:27 · answer #1 · answered by Sam 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The book was amazing, one of my favorite accomplishments in life was reading this book. The first thing I would say about the book is that, nowhere else have I read or seen such a detailed account of Napoleon's invasion. Tolstoy's account probably has a strong bias towards the Russians, but he actually claims that Russia beat the French troops. Note:Tolstoy does not mean the Russian troops, but Russia itself. He speaks of the differences in the take over of Moscow compared to other capitals of Europe. The main points of the french defeat are: the French army became a mob, never won a decisive victory, and became over burdened the spoils of war, as I recall he wrote The French came as an Army and fled a mob. My favorite character is the rich nobleman Pierre, his situation through the entire book is almost hilarious. The book gives you a sense that the horror of war is so horrible and yet it is full of gallantry, heroics, men of valor. My personal belief is that War is a necessary evil, and I believe that Publilius Syrus's quote "The cruelty of war makes for peace."
2007-12-07 18:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by m b 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
love what countpet said!!
You can say peace all you want however human nature will always have those that want to rule, dominate, change and conquer so while you may desire peace it is not something that lasts. When ever a civilization becomes great it lasts for a glimmer in time then (as history has shown time and time again greece, spain, england, france ect) they become "soft" wanting to stay in the momentary peace and tranquility scholars become Kings and then they are seen as weak easy prey by someone who wishes to become great/powerful ect.
While you your self can desire peace you must also understand that someone else wishes to dominate and either you role over and let them have power or you fight for your own personal freedom hence WAR one side wants power the other wants freedom.
I will always stand on the side of the FREE.
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ps love the book best part is where the Russians abandon the capitol and leave him to an empty victory forcing him to take his troops back over the burnt frozen ground home.
while they "lost" they broke him just the same.
2007-12-07 16:11:56 · answer #3 · answered by Blessed Rain 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peace is the preference, probably for the majority of the world.
But war is too often the reality.
So, wishing for peace but trying at the same time to remain as realistic as possible, I would prefer our troops be kept here for defensive purposes rather than sent out all over the world.
2007-12-07 16:18:02 · answer #4 · answered by gldnsilnc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can one exist without the other? Like good and evil, dark and light. One only exists when the other doesn't. I am a peace lover by nature, but doesn't mean someone won't declare war on me..So I guess it's believe in peace and prepare for war.
2007-12-07 15:53:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
War is horrible and tears countries, families, people in general, apart. But as we all say "Yeah peace is the answer" "Peace will solve all" its a state of denial in which we know in the world we live in today it will not get a country very far. Force, and yes, brutal killing and huge casualties involved, is a vital part of being a successful country in present day.
2007-12-07 15:51:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The book? Or the other? It depends on what we're talking about. Aaron Tippin said it best " you've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything" Some things are worth fighting for, but peace is the best choice if it can be accomplished without compromising morals.
2007-12-07 15:50:45 · answer #7 · answered by D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Danielle said it peace although Qtip expressed what we all wanted. There is a time and a place and purpose for everything under the sun. War for self defense and preservation. Peace for life to take hold with stability and security for posterity.
2007-12-07 15:57:39 · answer #8 · answered by Uncle Remus 54 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The United States have been in War, ever since I can remember, I think to achieve that higher standard we have maintained, We do not tolerate any wrong doing, done to our Country. So, I believe that as an American Citizen we need to understand, that we do not tolerate, nothing when Peoples Lives are in Jeopardy, as it happened on 9/11.
2007-12-08 11:31:53 · answer #9 · answered by a.vasquez7413@sbcglobal.net 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I stand for peace. But I am not so naive to think that peace is always the best course of action when we live in a world where greed, aversion, and ignorance guide mens actions. My choice is to lay down my weapons and encourage others to do the same.
2007-12-07 17:32:09 · answer #10 · answered by Sophrosyne 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't read the book. But I know its name was meant to be "war and the world". But since the word "mir" also means peace (as it also means the world), the English translators were confused, and it became "war and peace".
2007-12-08 03:02:06 · answer #11 · answered by Avner Eliyahu R 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋