Many have pondered the question "What is war?" with very few ever reaching a consensus. If a consensus is reached, it is categorically remarked with criticism. Virtually every interpretation of the term "war" has had its meaning argued. The nature of the beliefs of war is intricate and this dissertation try’s to ascertain an extensive understanding of its landscape and the relations that are common to any philosophical investigation of the topic. War' defined by Webster's Dictionary is a state of open and declared, hostile armed conflict between states or nations, or a period of such conflict.
The Greeks developed what has been referred to as the Western way of war. A confrontation of soldiers in an open field displaying their courage, skill, honor, and an associated repugnance for decoy. A battle was a test of intelligence and bravery, intended to accentuate honor and to protect the innocent. General Carl Von Clausewitz defined “War therefore is an act of violence intended to......
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