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.