Also Quote by Stanley Hauerwas
“I think it is a mistake to focus - as we most often do - only on the sacrifice of life that war requires. War also requires that we sacrifice our normal unwillingness to kill.”
About This Quote
Source Book: War and Ethics, 1995
War demands not only sacrifice of life but also a willingness to overcome innate reluctance to kill.
In simple terms: War forces us to kill.
Key Takeaway
Accept moral complexity.
Themes
war
morality
sacrifice
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- Military training
- peace studies
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
Ethical theory
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral costs does war impose?
- Can societies cultivate non-violent alternatives?
A Different Perspective
May understate pacifist perspectives.
