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“Surely no one would ever use such a weapon against a city." "There are no limits in war," Volger said, still staring out the window.” quote by Scott Westerfeld
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“Surely no one would ever use such a weapon against a city." "There are no limits in war," Volger said, still staring out the window.”

Scott Westerfeld

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Source Novel: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, 2005

War can become so detached that even extreme weapons seem acceptable, eroding moral limits.

In simple terms: War erodes moral limits.

Key Takeaway

Question moral boundaries in conflict.

Themes

ethics war technology humanity

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • military planning
  • policy debates
  • public discourse
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

moral relativism dehumanization

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits should societies set on weapons?
  • How does detachment affect decision‑making?
A Different Perspective

War often normalizes extreme measures, blurring ethical lines.

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