Quote from IR theory just blew my mind

[bobman0330]

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Do you agree or disagree and why? Are men inherently peaceful and good? If so, how can you explain what he's saying in this passage?

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Of course that's true. People will openly admit that they value peace less than other things (e.g., self-defense, self-determination, prevention of genocide).

This truth does not mean that people are not inherently peaceful and good, whatever that may mean. It merely indicates that there are things (possibly "goodness") that are valued more highly than peace.