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War as the Autoimmune Disease of Humanity: Perspectives on a Theoretical Proposal

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  • David Tibor Teszár

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In this essay two seemingly distant domains are linked together: a particular First an issue in international security (warfare) and a group of diseases that are related to the abnormal functioning of the human immune system (autoimmune disorders). analogy is introduced between the individual and the collective human body (i.e. humanity) by elaborating basic definitions in both fields of study (war – peace, health – disease) through etymological research, and correspondences are drawn between particular forms of warfare and specific autoimmune diseases. The second half of the paper touches upon existing theories on the causes of war within the two bodies and aims to offer a potential cure for the autoimmune disease of humanity.

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  • David Tibor Teszár, 2016. "War as the Autoimmune Disease of Humanity: Perspectives on a Theoretical Proposal," Global Politics Review, Global Politics Review, vol. 2(1), pages 11-19, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gpr:journl:v:2:y:2016:i:1:p:11-19
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    International Security; War; Theory of War; Immunology; Autoimmune diseases.;
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