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War is not merely a necessary element in the life of nations but
an indispensable factor of culture, in which a truly civilized na-
tion finds the highest expression of strength and vitality. ... War
gives a biologically just decision, since its decisions rest on the
very nature of things. ... It is not only a biological law, but a
moral obligation and, as such, an indispensable factor in civi-
lization. 74
No doubt that one of the greatest errors made by those
taken in by such ideas was to assume that war is compatible
with human nature and thus, inevitable. In
that view, the more people wage war, the
more power and vitality they acquire. This is
The Darwinist claim that conflict is
an essential part of human nature
encourages war between nations.
Yet the impact of wars have on
innocent civilians is obvious.
