A Philosophy of War
Why We Fight
(Author) Frederic GrosThe best-selling author of A Philosophy of Walking returns to address the eternal subject of human conflict Russia’s invasion of Ukraine seems to many like a throwback to another age, rattling Europe with memories of past horrors. But since the end of the Second World War there has not been a single day without armed conflict somewhere in the world. Drawing on the great political philosophers, from Plato to Marx, via Machiavelli and Hobbes, Frédéric Gros attempts to answer the age-old questions regarding humanity’s propensity to wage war: What is a just war? What moral constraints operate on the combatants? Does the state make war or does war make the state? Finally, after exploring the meaning and the spectre of total war, he tackles the ultimate question: Why war?
Frederic Gros
Frederic Gros is a French philosopher known for his work "A Philosophy of Walking," which explores the connections between walking, thinking, and living. His writing style is contemplative and poetic, drawing on his expertise in phenomenology. Gros's key contribution to literature lies in his ability to inspire readers to slow down and appreciate the beauty of everyday moments.
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