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... force . Brute force is overcome by union ; the allied might of scattered units makes good its right against the isolated giant . Thus we may define " right " ( i.e. , law ) as the might of a community . Yet it , too , is nothing else ...
... force . Brute force is overcome by union ; the allied might of scattered units makes good its right against the isolated giant . Thus we may define " right " ( i.e. , law ) as the might of a community . Yet it , too , is nothing else ...
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... force . . . If I allow a crack of the door to be opened , I cannot logically or rationally hold my ground against those who will easily force the door wide open . I refuse to be deprived of my locks and bolts . I cannot forge them to be ...
... force . . . If I allow a crack of the door to be opened , I cannot logically or rationally hold my ground against those who will easily force the door wide open . I refuse to be deprived of my locks and bolts . I cannot forge them to be ...
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... force , either by war or the threat of war . This is and al- ways was morally wrong . The question of right or wrong can never be decided by force ; such force ; such a method is neither just nor practical . Now , because of new ...
... force , either by war or the threat of war . This is and al- ways was morally wrong . The question of right or wrong can never be decided by force ; such force ; such a method is neither just nor practical . Now , because of new ...
Contents
THE REALITY OF WAR 19141918 | 1 |
HOPE AND DISILLU SIONMENT 19191923 | 27 |
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS 19221927 | 58 |
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