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Title: The World in Chains: Some Aspects of War and Trade
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Summary: "The World in Chains: Some Aspects of War and Trade" by John Mavrogordato is a socio-political treatise written in the early 20th century during the context of World War I. The author critically examines the moral implications of war and trade, arguing that modern warfare is an anachronism that serves the interests of capitalism and imperialism rather than the common good. The book anticipates a moral evolution that transcends national boundaries, urging readers to reconsider the current state of international relations and human morality. The opening of the work establishes a philosophical foundation, emphasizing that the existence of war poses a dilemma for moral philosophers. Mavrogordato reflects on humanity's moral progression, suggesting that war represents an outdated state of civilization that conflicts with our evolving understanding of rights and obligations. He critiques the accepted norms around war as an inherent aspect of society, placing particular blame on capitalist exploitation and the manipulation of patriotic sentiments to justify the atrocities of war. This section sets the stage for a broader discussion of the interplay between morality, democracy, and commerce in the context of global conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Mavrogordato, John
EBook No.: 20435
Published: Jan 24, 2007
Downloads: 479
Language: English
Subject: Profiteering
Subject: War -- Economic aspects
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The World in Chains: Some Aspects of War and Trade
Credits:
Produced by Irma pehar, Janet Blenkinship and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "The World in Chains: Some Aspects of War and Trade" by John Mavrogordato is a socio-political treatise written in the early 20th century during the context of World War I. The author critically examines the moral implications of war and trade, arguing that modern warfare is an anachronism that serves the interests of capitalism and imperialism rather than the common good. The book anticipates a moral evolution that transcends national boundaries, urging readers to reconsider the current state of international relations and human morality. The opening of the work establishes a philosophical foundation, emphasizing that the existence of war poses a dilemma for moral philosophers. Mavrogordato reflects on humanity's moral progression, suggesting that war represents an outdated state of civilization that conflicts with our evolving understanding of rights and obligations. He critiques the accepted norms around war as an inherent aspect of society, placing particular blame on capitalist exploitation and the manipulation of patriotic sentiments to justify the atrocities of war. This section sets the stage for a broader discussion of the interplay between morality, democracy, and commerce in the context of global conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Mavrogordato, John
EBook No.: 20435
Published: Jan 24, 2007
Downloads: 479
Language: English
Subject: Profiteering
Subject: War -- Economic aspects
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.