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What does it mean?
Formalized duels are criticized as a hypocritical way for two people to agree to murder each other.
In plain terms
A duel is just two people agreeing to try to kill each other.
What can you take from it?
Rules do not make violence less wrong or more honorable.

Where it applies

  • historical critique
  • conflict resolution
  • moral judgment

Putting it to work

  • question traditions
  • reject ritualized violence

Questions to consider

  • Does honor justify violence?
  • When is conflict acceptable?

Another view

Historically, duels were often seen as a matter of honor and reputation.

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