PEACEST 1A03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Carl Von Clausewitz, Elihu Burritt, Jus Ad Bellum
23 Feb 2016
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Said that going to war and fighting for your gad was okay. Influenced by st. augustinegeneral carl von clausewitz (1832) Important because he introduced the natural state of man . Belived men to be naturally violent and peace must be imposed. Clausewitz was a prussian general, and a military strategist. He was the author of on war, which outlines his theories on the nature and purpose of war. In his essay, perpetual peace he wrote about the conditions that he thought were necessary for ending wars and creating a lasting peace. Believed that we shouldt go to war because of all of the negative side effects and the horrors of modern weapons. Significant because peace activism was not big at the time and he was paving the way. Made a solid prediction about the horrors of war. seen as a traitor. Important because he was a soilder speaking out about war and risking his life doing so.
