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Is war a necessary evil?
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Selected claim, opposing its parent
Humans have a
natural inclination
towards violence.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1, children below
Some of humans' evolutionary attributes, such as
upright posture
and hands, allow them to better fight one another.
Pro claim 2
It is estimated that up to
25% of human deaths
in recorded history occurred due to warfare.
Con claim 1
Many psychologists argue that humans are not predisposed to violence; they simply have the capacity for
both violent and peaceful acts.