Foreign Affairs
Alicja Gescinska: 'The Sad Truth of War: Cruelty Is Deeply Embedded in Human Nature'
In her Abel Herzberg lecture, Alicja Gescinska argued that while pacifism opposes armament and legitimate violence, there are circumstances where intervention is a moral necessity. She stated that choosing peace often conflicts with the concept of just war, yet sometimes violence becomes a human imperative. Gescinska emphasized that the tragedy of war reveals how cruelty is deeply ingrained in human nature, challenging the absolute stance of pacifists regarding the use of force.
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