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100 1 _aPartridge, G. E.
_q(George Everett),
_d1870-
245 1 4 _aThe Psychology of Nations :
_bA Contribution to the Philosophy of History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-03-14
508 _aProduced by R. Cedron, Jeannie Howse and DP-EU at www.dp.rastko.net.
520 _a"The Psychology of Nations" by G. E. Partridge is a philosophical examination of the national consciousness and the psychological motivations behind war, written in the early 20th century. Providing insight into the complexities of human behavior, the book analyzes how various factors, including biological, psychological, and social elements, contribute to the history and nature of warfare. With its exploration of motives such as power, fear, and group dynamics, the work seeks to understand how these factors shape the actions and decisions of nations. The opening of "The Psychology of Nations" begins with the author reflecting on the timing of the book's completion during the aftermath of World War I and the ongoing Peace Conference. Partridge sets the stage by addressing the pressing questions surrounding human motives and ideals in the context of historical progress and conflict. He introduces the first part of the text, which deals with the motives of war, explaining that both historical understanding and present motivations must be examined to grasp the essence of human behavior in warfare. Partridge also emphasizes the necessity of critically analyzing the roots of war instead of accepting them passively, hinting at a deeper investigation into how national character and societal evolution play essential roles in shaping the future of international relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEducation
653 _aHistory -- Philosophy
653 _aWar
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20814
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