Why war?

About the bookthis is the first Arabic translation of a text of great importance in terms of its subject, timing, and authors. This famous debate, published under the title Why War, between two of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth century, between Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud. This exchange of letters between the two was published in 1933 by the International Institute for Cultural Cooperation. The debate was also part of an international series of open letters sponsored by the institute, during which leading thinkers exchanged ideas on key vital issues, the most important of which was the threat of war. The Arab reader will, for the first time, learn about Einstein's and Freud's views on many issues such as the state, authority, human nature, aggressive instincts, the moral responsibility of world leaders, and finally, and most importantly, the deep roots of war. Year of publication 2019 Author Sigmund Freud - Albert Einstein Translator Jihad Al-Shibini Number of pages 62 Publisher Taqweem Cover type: paper