An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation

An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation by Thorstein Veblen challenges readers to rethink why genuine, lasting peace remains so elusive in modern societies. Written during the convulsions of World War I and conversant with Kantian ideals, Veblen blends sharp political analysis with trenchant social critique to map the institutional and economic forces that perpetuate conflict. He dissects militarism, vested commercial interests, legal and governmental structures, and class dynamics to show how peace is undermined not merely by diplomacy but by the fabric of industrial and financial life. Part political treatise, part wartime analysis, the audiobook situates Veblen’s arguments in their historical moment while drawing enduring lessons for political economy and peace studies. Themes of power, responsibility, and the interplay between public policy and private gain run throughout, offered in the author’s brisk, polemical style. No prior background is required to follow his reasoning. Ideal for listeners interested in politics, history, peace studies, or the economics of war, this audiobook offers a provocative, timely perspective on how societies might move from fragile truces to durable peace.