--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The elimination of war. Did the Ancient…" description: "\"“The elimination of war. Did the Ancient Hainish postulate that continuous sexual capacity and organized social aggression, neither of which are attrib..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eb3/ursula-k-le-guin-138_cause-and-effect_the-elimination-of-war-did-the-ancient-h_2037036.jpg" --- # The elimination of war. Did the Ancient Hainish postulate… ![“The elimination of war. Did the Ancient Hainish postulate that continuous sexual capacity and organized social aggression, neither of which are attributes of any mammal but man, are cause and effect?” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eb3/ursula-k-le-guin-138_cause-and-effect_the-elimination-of-war-did-the-ancient-h_2037036.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eb3/ursula-k-le-guin-138_cause-and-effect_the-elimination-of-war-did-the-ancient-h_2037036.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eb3/ursula-k-le-guin-138_cause-and-effect_the-elimination-of-war-did-the-ancient-h_2037036.jpg) > ““The elimination of war. Did the Ancient Hainish postulate that continuous sexual capacity and organized social aggression, neither of which are attributes of any mammal but man, are cause and effect?”” [Ursula K. Le Guin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ursula-k-le-guin/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote questions whether humanity’s unique combination of sexual drive and organized aggression fuels war, unlike other mammals. **In simple terms:** Human aggression and sexuality may cause war. Key Takeaway Reflect on how human nature shapes conflict. Themes war human nature biology philosophy Mood thoughtful critical Type philosophical inquisitive When to use this quote - political theory - anthropology - conflict resolution Key Concepts evolution social aggression sexuality Questions to Reflect On - Is aggression inevitable in humans? - Can societies redesign institutions to curb war? 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