"Erasmus Against War" by Desiderius Erasmus is a powerful argument against conflict from the 1500s. The story discusses why humans should choose peace, kindness, and thinking clearly over the mess that war creates. It explains that war is the opposite of what humans are meant for, pointing out peoples' ability to be kind and work together as reasons to choose peace. The author argues wars start for silly reasons, causing major pain that goes against being human, which should be about friendship not fighting. Through imagery, the text calls the reader to understanding, highlighting the foolish choice of violence among people who should share beliefs.
Erasmus Against War
By Desiderius Erasmus
Discover a thought-provoking plea for peace, where reason and morality clash with the senseless destruction of war.
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About the AuthorDesiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, commonly known in English as Erasmus of Rotterdam or simply Erasmus, was a Dutch Christian humanist, Catholic priest and theologian, educationalist, satirist, and philosopher. Through his vast number of translations, books, essays, prayers and letters, he is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Northern Renaissance and one of the major figures of Dutch and Western culture.
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, commonly known in English as Erasmus of Rotterdam or simply Erasmus, was a Dutch Christian humanist, Catholic priest and theologian, educationalist, satirist, and philosopher. Through his vast number of translations, books, essays, prayers and letters, he is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Northern Renaissance and one of the major figures of Dutch and Western culture.
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