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What does it mean?
Everyone claims to support peace, even figures like Hitler; the real question is what kind of peace they want.
In plain terms
People say they want peace, but the type of peace matters more.
What can you take from it?
Scrutinize the specific vision of peace behind general support.

Where it applies

  • political debate
  • historical analysis

Putting it to work

  • ask what peace means
  • analyze rhetoric

Questions to consider

  • What kind of peace is offered?
  • Is peace always the goal?

Another view

Sometimes people genuinely want peace, not just cover.

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