You know, if people are not pacifists, it's not their fault. It's because society puts them in that spot. You've got to change it. You don't just change a man - you've got to change his environment as you do it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People's lack of pacifism stems from societal conditions, which must change.
- In plain terms
- People aren't pacifists because society puts them there; change the environment.
- What can you take from it?
- Change societal conditions to foster peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does environment shape behavior?
- What changes foster pacifism?
Another view
Individual responsibility also plays a role.
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