In the face of today’s terrorism, does the warning of the 19th century German Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche apply to us?  How might it relate to just war principles?  Explain.  “Whoever fights monsters should be careful that he does not become a monster.  When you stare into an abyss, the abyss stares back into you” (Beyond Good and Evil, #146).

 In the face of today’s terrorism, does the warning of the 19th century German Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche apply to us?  How might it relate to just war principles?  Explain.  “Whoever fights monsters should be careful that he does not become a monster.  When you stare into an abyss, the abyss stares back into you” (Beyond Good and Evil, #146).