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Joseph de Maistre

Catholic philosopher whose defense of state violence is critiqued by Tolstoy.

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Also known as Maistre

First appearance: vii

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Cited as a thinker who asserts war as a divine law, used by Vogüé to justify the necessity of war.
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Joseph de Maistre first appears in 0009 vii.

With Jesus Christ (rivalry): Joseph de Maistre’s authoritarian and pro-monarchy views stand in opposition to the anarchist and pacifist interpretation of Jesus Christ in the book.

In VI: Cited as a thinker who asserts war as a divine law, used by Vogüé to justify the necessity of war.

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