Inspirational Quote by Michel Foucault
“One makes war to win, not because it's just.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Discipline and Punish, 1975
War is undertaken for strategic advantage, not moral justification.
In simple terms: War is about winning, not fairness.
Key Takeaway
Question motives, not just outcomes.
Themes
politics
ethics
conflict
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- military strategy
- international negotiations
Key Concepts
realism
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is winning always worth the moral cost?
- How do societies justify war?
A Different Perspective
War may be necessary but can erode moral authority.
