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Focusing on the themes of war and political accountability, this work critiques the American pursuit of empire, particularly during the Iraq War. Mailer examines the rhetoric and decisions of the Bush administration, emphasizing the inherent dangers of exporting democracy. His moral insights highlight the paradox that efforts to spread democracy may inadvertently foster authoritarianism, both domestically and internationally. This powerful argument remains relevant, reflecting Mailer's ongoing commitment to addressing the complexities of warfare and governance.
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Why Are We at War?, Norman Mailer
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Why Are We at War?
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Norman Mailer
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9780812971118
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Focusing on the themes of war and political accountability, this work critiques the American pursuit of empire, particularly during the Iraq War. Mailer examines the rhetoric and decisions of the Bush administration, emphasizing the inherent dangers of exporting democracy. His moral insights highlight the paradox that efforts to spread democracy may inadvertently foster authoritarianism, both domestically and internationally. This powerful argument remains relevant, reflecting Mailer's ongoing commitment to addressing the complexities of warfare and governance.