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I'm probably not going to pick the correct words for this, but I think there is a difference between violence and aggression. Think of how a pack of wolves ass
by war1025 8y ago
I'm probably not going to pick the correct words for this, but I think there is a difference between violence and aggression.
Think of how a pack of wolves asserts the dominance hierarchy. They are aggressive towards each other. But they do not want to actually hurt one another because that would weaken the pack.
However, they would be violent against an opposing pack.
The purpose of internal aggression is to impose order. Order is important for the proper function of a group.
Violence is usually costly, and should be avoided whenever possible. Aggression seems like it has a place in society.
- DisruptiveDave 8y agoThis. Though I would slightly amend this with "the threat of violence" vs. simply "aggression." The problem with aggression sans any violence is that those being aggressed against will eventually call your bluff. The threat of violence requires the existence of violence sometimes occurring to make that threat real.