1-on the nature of war Flashcards

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what is war?in considering the part the relation to the whole should be consistently be viewed

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2
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outmost use of force

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3
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there is a difference btw war and introducing philosophy in it

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4
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2 reasons for wars

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instinctive hostility
hostile intentions

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5
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war and feelings

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6
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first reciprocal action

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7
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the aim is to disarm the enemy

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8
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second reciprocal action

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9
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out most exersion of power

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power of the force in number-sum of means
power of the will-sum of wills

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10
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Third reciprocal action

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11
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modifications in reality-strive for perfection

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-war isolation
-single solution
-no reaction to the perfect solution

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12
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law of probability in wars

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the extremes are left to judgement since the extremes always change-real world data furnish the limits

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13
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the political object reappears

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since calculating war probability is a mechanical act, the act of war comes down to understanding the original motive - therefore political object becomes the main factor

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14
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masses

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you should always consider what kind of feeling the political forces infuse in masses- can produce very different results based on the mass states

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15
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there is only one cause which can suspend the action

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if one has interest in acting other has interest in waiting

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16
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polarity in attack and defense

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if has same nature would be polarity
if not or different action wouldn’t be polarity

17
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the effect of polarity is often destroyed by superior defense and then suspension of action is warranted

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also imperfect knowledge can lead to suspension

18
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standstill in wars can go both ways

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including the balance of power , motives and power of the will

19
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frequent periods of inaction

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removes the war from absolute and makes it more calculating probabilities

20
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the element of chance

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in all human affair especially in war make it like a game

21
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war is both objective and subjective

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the courage act is not accounted in calculations and make the subjective element of the war like a gamble

22
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how this accord best by human mind

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mind launches itself into the realm of possibilities and animated thereby-living in strange space with chance and luck

23
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courage and self reliance are essential

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and the rules should allow for scope of variability in above and also accidentals

24
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war is always a serious means for a serious object

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x

25
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war stems fm a politician object which must accommodate itself to the nature of the means

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as far as the nature of the forces liberated by it allows

26
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war is a mere continuation of policy by other means

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political view is the object
war is the means

27
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Certainly! Here are examples of sentences using the subjunctive and imperfect subjunctive in Spanish:

  1. Subjunctive:
    • Espero que estudies para el examen. (I hope you study for the exam.)
    • Es importante que hagas ejercicio regularmente. (It’s important that you exercise regularly.)
    • Quiero que vengas a mi fiesta. (I want you to come to my party.)
    • Dudo que él tenga suficiente dinero. (I doubt he has enough money.)
    • Ojalá que llueva mañana. (I hope it rains tomorrow.)
    • Me alegra que estés aquí. (I’m glad you’re here.)
  2. Imperfect Subjunctive:
    • Si pudiera, viajaría por todo el mundo. (If I could, I would travel around the world.)
    • Ojalá que ganáramos el partido. (I wish we won the game.)
    • Si tuviera más tiempo, leería más libros. (If I had more time, I would read more books.)
    • Esperaba que vinieras a la reunión. (I was hoping you would come to the meeting.)
    • Si fuera rico, compraría una casa en la playa. (If I were rich, I would buy a house on the beach.)
    • Preferiría que no me interrumpieras durante la reunión. (I would prefer if you didn’t interrupt me during the meeting.)

These examples showcase the use of the subjunctive mood, which is used to express desires, doubts, wishes, recommendations, and possibilities that are uncertain or subjective. The imperfect subjunctive is used to express hypothetical or unreal situations in the past. Both the subjunctive and imperfect subjunctive are important verb forms in Spanish for expressing nuance, uncertainty, or hypothetical scenarios.

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28
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the most important and strategic question is what kind of war we are engaging in

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x

29
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War is a chameleon like creature that with 3 main elements

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original violence of its element- blind instinct-people
play of probability-army
subordinate nature of political instruments- government