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Joseph De Maistre

“War is thus divine in itself, since it is a law of the world.... War is divine in the mysterious glory that surrounds it and in the no less inexplicable attraction that draws us to it .” JOSEPH DE MAISTRE, "Seventh Dialogue” `.

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Joseph De Maistre

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  1. “War is thus divine in itself, since it is a law of the world.... War is divine in the mysterious glory that surrounds it and in the no less inexplicable attraction that draws us to it.”JOSEPH DE MAISTRE, "Seventh Dialogue”` Please consider the above quote in the context of Tim O’Brien’s, “How to Tell a True War Story”. Your assignment is to write the thesis statement that answers this question: In an imaginary discussion between the early 19th century philosopher Joseph De Maistre and Tim O’Brien, would O’Brien agree or disagree with De Maistre’s position on the nature of war and its stories?

  2. Joseph De Maistre • Late 18th/Early 19th century philosopher • Born in Savoy – modern day northern Italy/southeastern France. • Defender of the French monarchy in the post French Revolution period • Key figure of the counter Enlightenment • Believed that monarchy was a divinely sanctioned institution and the only stable form of government.

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