1-on the nature of war Flashcards
what is war?in considering the part the relation to the whole should be consistently be viewed
outmost use of force
there is a difference btw war and introducing philosophy in it
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2 reasons for wars
instinctive hostility
hostile intentions
war and feelings
first reciprocal action
the aim is to disarm the enemy
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second reciprocal action
out most exersion of power
power of the force in number-sum of means
power of the will-sum of wills
Third reciprocal action
modifications in reality-strive for perfection
-war isolation
-single solution
-no reaction to the perfect solution
law of probability in wars
the extremes are left to judgement since the extremes always change-real world data furnish the limits
the political object reappears
since calculating war probability is a mechanical act, the act of war comes down to understanding the original motive - therefore political object becomes the main factor
masses
you should always consider what kind of feeling the political forces infuse in masses- can produce very different results based on the mass states
there is only one cause which can suspend the action
if one has interest in acting other has interest in waiting
polarity in attack and defense
if has same nature would be polarity
if not or different action wouldn’t be polarity
the effect of polarity is often destroyed by superior defense and then suspension of action is warranted
also imperfect knowledge can lead to suspension
standstill in wars can go both ways
including the balance of power , motives and power of the will
frequent periods of inaction
removes the war from absolute and makes it more calculating probabilities
the element of chance
in all human affair especially in war make it like a game
war is both objective and subjective
the courage act is not accounted in calculations and make the subjective element of the war like a gamble
how this accord best by human mind
mind launches itself into the realm of possibilities and animated thereby-living in strange space with chance and luck
courage and self reliance are essential
and the rules should allow for scope of variability in above and also accidentals
war is always a serious means for a serious object
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