La guerra como tabú

Abstract

This paper sets out with the question Einstein made to
Freud in July 1932: «Is there any way of delivering mankind
from the menace of war?» 80 years later that question forces
itself upon us with urgency since it hasn't been yet properly
answered. Futhermore, the traditional concept of war has
swich into eternal war or neverending war. This paper features
Wittgenstein's and Simone Weil's reflections on their
experience at war. Lastly, it includes the conception of
Umberto Eco of war as a taboo as a possible solution for
such a tragic phenomenon as war.