On Glory in Warfare Pg. 817

The general argument made by Callinus in his work On Glory in Warfare is that a man should fight in war for good causes. More specifically Callinus suggests that a mine should show honor towards his country by fighting for his family and fellow citizens, and for the land. He writes, “For all the populace is grieved for the high-hearted warrior after his death, while he lives, he is treated as almost divine. (Pg. 817)” In this passage Callinus is suggesting that people grieve if a warrior dies for the right reasons.  In conclusion, it is Callinus’s belief that a man should have an attitude of fighting for his country.

In my view, Callinus is right because we need people to fight and go to war to claim what they think is right and what they need as a country. For instance, where would we be today if we didn’t have soldiers fight for our freedoms? Although some people might object that going to war is bad and can be avoided, I believe that if the war is for a good purpose that we should send troops to war. Therefore, I conclude that going to war isn’t always a bad thing, when it can save people’s lives and help your country in any way.