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Given that today we expect war crimes not to occur, how will people know that they did or didn't occur in Antiquity if not told explicitly so? The bigger probl
by forgetfulness 4y ago
Given that today we expect war crimes not to occur, how will people know that they did or didn't occur in Antiquity if not told explicitly so?
The bigger problem is being so unspecific about the atrocities committed.
- colechristensen 4y agoIt’s something along the lines of accusing the Romans of violating the Geneva Conventions. Out of time. Reporting what kinds of things likely happened is not just advisable but necessary. Applying modern terms and standards by just saying “atrocity” doesn’t fit. Also the historical context that everyone did it is important.
- shakow 4y ago> Given that today we expect war crimes not to occur, To what gauge? What was the last warcrimes-free war to occur?
- thrown123098 4y agoHell name any war without war crimes.
- duxup 4y ago> we expect war crimes not to occur I think that’s a bad assumption.