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What does it mean?
War serves economic interests but requires individual courage to avoid.
In plain terms
War helps capitalism but people fight to feel like heroes.
What can you take from it?
Recognize economic motives behind war and value peace.

Where it applies

  • political debate
  • peace activism
  • historical analysis

Putting it to work

  • question war motives
  • advocate for peaceful alternatives

Questions to consider

  • Why do people want to be heroes?
  • Is courage needed to refuse war?

Another view

Not all wars are purely capitalist motivated.

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