Alleviate Quote by C. S. Lewis
“We have discovered that the scheme of 'outlawing war' has made war more like an outlaw without making it less frequent and that to banish the knight does not alleviate the suffering of the peasant.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Abolition of War, 1940
Banning war formally has turned it into a criminal act without reducing its occurrence, and removing the knight does not ease peasant suffering.
In simple terms: Banning war makes it illegal but doesn’t stop it; removing knights doesn’t help peasants.
Key Takeaway
Legal bans alone won’t end conflict.
Themes
philosophy
politics
war theory
Mood
serious
inquisitive
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- peace negotiations
- military reform
- social advocacy
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
legitimacy
power structures
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies address the root causes of war?
- What alternatives exist to punitive bans?
A Different Perspective
Legal measures may be insufficient without cultural change.
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