War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning

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by Chris Hedges

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What is the author's purpose?
Kevin Klein He examines the cliche but true notion that we are all capable of evil - and shows us the path of how individuals and groups succumb to this power. Hi…moreHe examines the cliche but true notion that we are all capable of evil - and shows us the path of how individuals and groups succumb to this power. His purpose is not purely anti-war - according to him war is inevitable - it is a thing that must be experienced to understand, and usually understanding is repressed once it happens (because it is something so dark, so beyond our senses that many individuals and societies can only tuck it deeply away). (less)
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