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Herman Kahn was a renowned strategist, born on February 15, 1922, and died on July 7, 1983. He made significant contributions to nuclear war and strategic studies during the Cold War era, known as the 'father of nuclear war theory'.

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Famous Herman Kahn Quotes

“Anything that reduces war-related destruction should not be considered altogether immoral.”

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Book:The Essential Herman Kahn: In Defense of Thinking

Source: The Essential Herman Kahn: In Defense of Thinking

“It is immoral from almost any point of view to refuse to defend yourself and others from very grave and terrible threats, even as there are limits to the means that can be used in such defense.”

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Book:Thinking Unth 80SP

Source: Thinking Unth 80SP

“Nuclear weapons are intrinsically neither moral nor immoral, though they are more prone to immoral use than most weapons.”

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Book:Thinking Unth 80SP

Source: Thinking Unth 80SP

About the Author

Born: February 15, 1922
Died: July 7, 1983
Known for: Strategist
Quotes: 37

Books & Sources

The Essential Herman Kahn: In Defense of ThinkingRelated source material

Thinking Unth 80SPRelated source material

The next 200 years: a scenario for America and the worldRelated source material

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