Anti war Quote by Edward Abbey
“There never was a good war or a bad revolution.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Great Outdoors,” 1975
War and revolution are both destructive; moral judgments of good or bad are simplistic and overlook inherent violence.
In simple terms: War and revolution are equally destructive.
Key Takeaway
Question binary moral labels.
Themes
conflict
morality
politics
history
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- historical analysis
- peacebuilding
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
ethical relativism
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- When is violence justified?
- How do we assess moral outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Some conflicts may have just causes.
