Throughout history there has always been a predicament that led to war. In that case, it is safe to assume that there will always be war, and that war can be morally justifiable.
By society's standards "morality" is typically associated with the creation or demand for peace and independence. In order to obtain peace when there is a threat one must defend oneself or attack the oppressor. With that in mind, a connection can be made war and morals. For example, in General Eisenhower's "Message to Invasion Troops" Eisenhower refers to the "prayers of liberty-loving people" to encourage his soldiers before WWII. Here Eisenhower is pushing that the soldiers are fighting for those who are kept of their basic rights and to not forget that the soldiers have free citizens standing with them. War is also a way to defend ourselves and our ideas …show more content…
In Cicero's "On Duties" he claims that war should be pushed upon another to "repent of his wrong-doing." War is an example of, not punishment, but a repercussion of poor decisions. It also creates an example and prevents others from performing the same mistake. Eisenhower labels the offense as a "German war machine," implying that they are hounding the heir neighboring territories with violence and will continue to be oblivious of their actions unless someone steps in, much like a machine needs instructions plugged into it to complete a task. The world is full of humans that will not realize their own flaws and imperfections until it is too late.
However, the opposing side to this argument will claim that war will only ever end in premature death, with life being something extremely valued. This then poses the question of what to resort to when words simply do not work. The only other option is force. Also, there have been wars that have not had any casualties. The list includes Lijar v France, the War of the Oaken Bucket, the Pig War, and the Threehundred and Thirty-Five year
By society's standards "morality" is typically associated with the creation or demand for peace and independence. In order to obtain peace when there is a threat one must defend oneself or attack the oppressor. With that in mind, a connection can be made war and morals. For example, in General Eisenhower's "Message to Invasion Troops" Eisenhower refers to the "prayers of liberty-loving people" to encourage his soldiers before WWII. Here Eisenhower is pushing that the soldiers are fighting for those who are kept of their basic rights and to not forget that the soldiers have free citizens standing with them. War is also a way to defend ourselves and our ideas …show more content…
In Cicero's "On Duties" he claims that war should be pushed upon another to "repent of his wrong-doing." War is an example of, not punishment, but a repercussion of poor decisions. It also creates an example and prevents others from performing the same mistake. Eisenhower labels the offense as a "German war machine," implying that they are hounding the heir neighboring territories with violence and will continue to be oblivious of their actions unless someone steps in, much like a machine needs instructions plugged into it to complete a task. The world is full of humans that will not realize their own flaws and imperfections until it is too late.
However, the opposing side to this argument will claim that war will only ever end in premature death, with life being something extremely valued. This then poses the question of what to resort to when words simply do not work. The only other option is force. Also, there have been wars that have not had any casualties. The list includes Lijar v France, the War of the Oaken Bucket, the Pig War, and the Threehundred and Thirty-Five year